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Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia leaves one dead, 35 injured

Russian forces targeted residential areas and infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia with six aerial bombs, resulting in multiple casualties, Ukrainian authorities report.
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The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhhzia on 1 October 2024. Credit: Governor Ivan Fedorov
Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia leaves one dead, 35 injured

The number of casualties from a Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia increased to 32 injured and one fatality as of the evening of 1 October, according to Governor Ivan Fedorov.

Russian military launched an airstrike on the city of Zaporizhzhia on 1 October with six aerial bombs. According to local authorities, the enemy targeted residential areas and infrastructure facilities.

According to the Governor, among the 32 injured are 9, 10, and 12-year-old children.

Rescue workers have completed search and rescue operations at all affected addresses, the emergency services report.

Zaporizhzhia has been a frequent target of Russian attacks since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. The city, located near the frontline in southeastern Ukraine, faces almost daily bombardment from Russian forces, endangering civilian lives and damaging critical infrastructure.

As of 2 October, the number of injured rose to 35, according to Fedorov.

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