On the night of July 15, Russian aviation launched an attack on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the strike, three people were killed, and another 15 residents sustained injuries of varying severity. This was reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov.
Scale of Destruction and Casualties
According to local authorities, the strikes hit residential buildings, critical infrastructure facilities, and the territory of one of the enterprises. Fires broke out in the affected areas, requiring significant efforts to extinguish. Rescue services continue to work on clearing debris to locate potential victims and assess the full extent of the destruction.
Among the injured are residents aged between 28 and 77. Three of them are in critical condition and require urgent medical assistance. Doctors are providing support to all those affected by the attack.
Incident Details
The State Emergency Service (SES) provided details of the incident. At one address, a multi-apartment residential building was damaged, and cars caught fire. At another location, a fire broke out on the territory of an industrial enterprise. Rescuers are working to eliminate the consequences and prevent the further spread of the fire.
Local authorities have warned of the threat of the enemy using guided aerial bombs. Residents are urged not to ignore air raid alarms and to strictly adhere to safety measures.
Attack Context
On the night of July 15, Russian forces also launched missile and drone strikes on other regions of Ukraine, including Odesa, Sumy, and the Kharkiv region. This indicates a large-scale operation aimed at creating chaos and damaging the country's infrastructure.
The situation in Zaporizhzhia remains tense. Rescue services continue their work, while authorities urge the population to remain calm and follow safety recommendations.
