On the evening of November 14, 2026, the Russian military launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, dropping at least eight guided aerial bombs (KABs) on the city, according to preliminary reports. This was reported by the Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, Mykhailo Semykin, and the co-chair of the regional defense council, Ivan Fedorov, as cited by RBC-Ukraine.
Scale of Damage
As a result of the attack, windows were shattered in several multi-story residential buildings, and dozens of cars were damaged, some of which burned down. Photographs from the impact sites, published on the Zaporizhzhia RMA Telegram channel, show deformed and destroyed passenger cars covered in debris and foliage, as well as damaged building facades. The exact number of affected objects is being clarified.
Casualties
According to preliminary data, five people were injured in the strike. Among the victims is an 80-year-old woman. Official regional representatives emphasized that information regarding the number and severity of injuries is preliminary and may be updated as medical and rescue workers continue their operations.
Emergency Services Response
Emergency services are operating at the impact sites: rescuers are clearing rubble, medics are providing aid to the victims, and specialists are inspecting damaged buildings. According to Ivan Fedorov, the full consequences of the attack will become known later, after the inspection of the territories is completed.
Context: City Under Constant Attacks
Zaporizhzhia remains under constant shelling. On the night of November 14, while clearing the aftermath of Russian strikes, a rescuer from the "Cobra" service was killed when a concrete slab fell on him as he was clearing the rubble of a damaged residential building. Earlier, a drone attack on the city injured a mother and her 10-year-old son, indicating that children are also under threat.
