Russia strikes major regional center, hits heating network (photos)
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia after a ballistic threat warning was issued. A heating network, a kindergarten and residential buildings were damaged.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia / © Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia. Ahead of the attack, a ballistic missile threat had been announced in the region, and the movement of a hostile strike UAV toward the city’s international airport was recorded, said Ivan Fedorov, Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.
Official channels had warned of possible strikes on Zaporizhzhia region. Explosions rocked the city shortly afterwards.
Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles and drones / © Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia after a ballistic threat warning was issued / © Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov
A kindergarten building was affected as well, with windows blown out and premises on its grounds sustained damage.
Five apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia were left without heating following a Russian strike / © Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov
No casualties were reported — children and staff were in a shelter during the air raid alert.
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia / © Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov
Nearby apartment buildings sustained damage. Emergency services are working at the site, and the extent of the damage is being clarified.