Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with two missiles in the morning of 17 March, prosecutors confirmed, opening a war crimes investigation. Nova Poshta — Ukraine's largest private postal and courier company — reported its logistics terminal was struck. The city council says two apartment buildings were damaged. Oblast head Ivan Fedorov put the number of wounded at eight.
Suspilne reported explosions in the city shortly after 06:00, with the Air Force having earlier flagged a high-speed target heading toward Zaporizhzhia. Prosecutors confirmed two missile strikes at 06:20 and opened criminal proceedings under Article 438 of Ukraine's criminal code — war crimes.
Six Nova Poshta workers among the wounded
Nova Poshta said all employees were in shelters at the moment of impact, which saved their lives. Six Nova Poshta employees were injured: four received concussions, and two are in moderate condition under medical supervision, with their lives not in danger. The terminal building sustained destruction, and equipment was damaged. Nova Poshta said it would contact clients individually to arrange compensation for damaged or lost parcels.
Overnight attack
The morning strike on Zaporizhzhia was part of a broader overnight Russian attack. Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 178 strike drones overnight — Shaheds, Gerberas, Italmas, and other types — from seven directions. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 154. 22 drones struck targets across 12 locations.
Suspilne also reported explosions in Izmail, Odesa Oblast, and in Sumy.
