Heavy Casualties in Russian Glide Bomb Attack on Zaporizhzhia
As the death toll rises from an airstrike targeting residential areas in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, search and rescue operations continue for those trapped under the rubble.
At least 20 people, including four children, were killed and 32 others were injured in an attack carried out by Russia on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia using five glide bombs.
Bomb Attack Targeting Zaporizhzhia
It was announced that five glide bombs were used in Russia's attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. Local authorities stated that the airstrike, carried out on Saturday morning, directly targeted residential buildings.
Casualties and Injured Status
As a result of the violent explosions, at least 20 people, including four children, lost their lives. At least 32 people were injured in the incident, and it is assessed that many people are missing and trapped under the rubble.
Search and Rescue Operations
An apartment block was largely destroyed due to the attack. City and regional authorities reported that more than 80 rescue workers are continuing search operations uninterruptedly to reach those trapped under the rubble.
Statements from Leaders and Officials
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the attacks coming immediately after US President Donald Trump's agreement easing sanctions on Russian diesel imports. Acting Mayor Regina Harchenko confirmed that the building was largely destroyed.