Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia: fire breaks out at a medical facility, five people evacuated

On the morning of September 25, 2026, Russian forces struck targets in the city of Zaporizhzhia. According to local authorities, a hit on one of the medical facilities was recorded, resulting in a fire in the building. The incident was confirmed by the official group of the city administration, which published photos of the aftermath of the attack on the hospital.

Attack on a medical facility

As reported, the strike hit the medical facility building directly, causing a fire. Attacks on healthcare facilities amid ongoing hostilities pose a particular danger to civilians, as such buildings perform a critical function in providing care to the population and are located in areas where people gather. According to preliminary information, it was in this building that the fire broke out, requiring the evacuation of those inside.

Evacuation and casualties

Five people were evacuated from the medical facility building damaged by the attack. According to preliminary information, one of them sustained minor injuries and is receiving the necessary medical care. As of the time of publication, no other injured persons have been recorded. Official authorities emphasize the preliminary nature of the data on the number of casualties, which may be revised as information from the scene of the incident becomes available.

Series of strikes on the city: context of recent days

The attack on the medical facility continued a series of strikes on Zaporizhzhia over the past few days. On September 22, Russian forces attacked the "Amstor" shopping center in the city, resulting in a large-scale fire. The day before, on September 21, Russia destroyed a building of Zaporizhzhia National University: a direct hit destroyed the building, a cultural heritage site, and triggered a major fire. Thus, over several consecutive days, both civilian infrastructure and education and healthcare facilities came under attack.

Assessment of the situation

The combination of incidents points to a sustained pattern of attacks on the city's civilian infrastructure. Official representatives are urging residents to observe safety measures and follow recommendations for actions during air raids. Exact data on the scale of damage to the medical facility and on whether it will be able to continue operating were not disclosed at the time of preparing this material and are expected following an inspection of the building.