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Death toll rises to 9 due to Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

A one-year-old boy was among eight people killed in Zaporizhzhia during a Russian attack that targeted an oncological clinic and residential areas.

byMaria Tril

08/11/2024

1 minute read

The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on 7 Nov. 2024. Credit: Ukraine’s Emergency

Death toll rises to 9 due to Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

The death toll from the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on 7 November has risen to 9, with a 1-year-old child among the victims, Governor Ivan Fedorov said. According to Fedorov, some 42 people were injured, including four children, in the Russian attack of six guided bombs on Zaporizhzhia. Among the injured are boys 15, 5, and 1, and a four-month-old girl are under medical supervision. Russian bombs hit an oncological clinic where a doctor was seriously wounded. On 7 November, the Russians attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia. Initially, four people were reported dead and 18 wounded.

Zaporizhzhia faces constant Russian missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, residential areas, and industrial facilities. The attacks have caused significant damage to the city's buildings and critical infrastructure while creating ongoing humanitarian challenges for its population.

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