Russian missile strike kills 13, injures 63 in Zaporizhzhia (updated)

Russian forces launched a devastating missile attack on an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, resulting in 13 confirmed fatalities and at least 63 injuries.

Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, confirmed the attack, revealing the extent of the destruction caused by the Russian strike. The assault occurred around 4 PM local time, with subsequent explosions rocking the city in a coordinated and deliberate assault on civilian infrastructure.

13 civilians were confirmed killed. At least 63 people were wounded, with the number potentially rising.

“The explosions occurred in areas where people had gathered – near the administrative section of an infrastructure facility and a roadway,” the National Police reported.

According to Ukraine’s National Police, two FAB-500 guided aerial bombs with UMPK modules hit the regional center at 3:40 PM, causing fires in a building and several vehicles. Most victims were civilians on the street or in public transportation when the attacks occurred.

The State Emergency Service reports that 28 vehicles were damaged, including a tram and a minibus. Firefighters have extinguished blazes that affected an 800-square-meter area of an administrative building and three vehicles.

Earlier in the day, Russian forces had targeted an industrial facility in the city.

The majority of casualties were pedestrians and public transport passengers who happened to be in the area during the attack. Emergency services continue their response operations at the site.

Air Force warnings had previously indicated potential missile launches toward the city. Fedorov urgently warned residents to remain in safe locations, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the attack and the potential for further strikes.

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