Zaporizhzhia under attack by Russian drones: There are hits and casualties

On Saturday, September 6, Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with strike drones. There were hits that caused fires and destruction. At least four city residents were injured in the attack.

This was reported by Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, on his Telegram channel.

The aftermath of the attack

As a result of the attack, hits were recorded in different districts of the city. According to preliminary information, a kindergarten, a residential building, and one enterprise in Zaporizhzhia were damaged. As of 21:00, it was known about two injured, but later their number increased to four.

Medical assistance was required for three women and one man, their condition is assessed as moderate.

“Yes, there are confirmed hits of seven Shaheds. But I want to thank the Armed Forces of Ukraine — some of the drones were shot down by our soldiers and did not reach their direct targets,” Fedorov wrote.

According to his report, the kindergarten suffered significant destruction, with almost 80% of the building destroyed. One critical infrastructure facility was also damaged.

“One person was rescued during the operation — sincere gratitude to the emergency workers and police officers for their work in these extremely difficult conditions,” the head of the Regional Military Administration reported.

Elimination of the consequences

Immediately after the air raid alert ended, district administrations began inspecting the areas to record all damages. Utility services are already preparing for emergency works to help residents as quickly as possible.

Work is planned to board up windows in residential buildings, repair roofs, and restore damaged structures. Fedorov assured that final information on the extent of the destruction will be available after the completion of work by all emergency and utility services.

Later, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported the completion of emergency and rescue operations in Zaporizhzhia.

“As of 22:00, rescuers completed emergency works, utility services continue restoration works. As a result of Russian strikes, 4 people were injured, one person was rescued,” the report said.

Rescuers extinguished a fire in a residential building with an area of 80 sq. m and burning dry grass over an area of 300 sq. m.

The State Emergency Service added that psychologists provided assistance to 7 citizens.