Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia: they hit residential buildings and a hospital

Russian troops carried out 5 airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia. So far, it is already known about one dead and 18 injured as a result of the air bomb attack. The number of victims is being specified.

This was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service.

It is noted that a 4-story residential building was partially destroyed. The rescuers unblocked the child from under the rubble and handed it over to medics. A search and rescue operation is underway. At another address, the building of a medical institution was damaged by an explosive wave, and a car caught fire. Firefighters extinguish the fire. At two more addresses, 11 one-story residential buildings were damaged.

As of 17:00, it became known about 4 dead and 18 wounded.

Psychologists of the State Emergency Service work at the scene of events. 78 rescuers and 15 units of equipment were involved, all specialized services of the city are working.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia.

«Russian troops attacked the city with aerial bombs. Destroyed ordinary residential apartment building, private houses, damaged oncology hospital building. They are looking for people under the rubble. All services are on site. Unfortunately, it is known about the deceased. My condolences to family and friends. There are wounded. Everyone is provided with the necessary assistance,» the president wrote.

He also emphasized the importance of long-range weapons for Ukraine.

«Each such Russian attack not only kills people and destroys lives, but also destroys the meaning of any words about the alleged lack of talks with Russia, some calls to the Kremlin. There they get pleasure from the death of people. And that is why air defense for Ukraine, the ability to destroy Russian military aircraft, permission for Ukraine to launch long-range strikes against the occupier — this is the real protection of life. And I am grateful to everyone in the world who helps with this,» Zelenskyy wrote.

Tonight, the Russian army once again launched «Shahedy» in the direction of Odesa. As a result, several high-rise buildings were damaged and one person was injured.