Increased casualties from a gigantic UAV assault in Zaporizhzhia now stand at 31 victims.
Holy moley, the number of civilians hurt in Zaporizhzhia's drone whack-a-mole incident by the Russians has climbed up to 31!
According to Ivan Fedorenko, Zaporizhzhia's Regional Military Administration honcho, the Russians were intent on destroying civilian infrastructure in the city. His words, "The Russians set their sights on civilian infrastructure in the city. Residential buildings, a university, and an essential infrastructure target were banged up."
Did you catch that? At 7 in the AM, Fedorenko spilled the beans that the number of injured had already risen to 29. As the day unfolded, things got even worse. Fedorenko announced that two more civilians - a man and a woman - were in critical condition. Four others were in serious trouble. Amazingly, 24 people managed to get their acts together and would be treated at home after some medical prowess.
By noon, Fedorenko was back on the airwaves, stating that the number of injured had increased to 31! Wait, there's more - it includes not one, but two little nuggets!
The ongoing carnage has led to seven folks finding themselves in the hospital. 27 apartment buildings, more than ten homes, educational facilities, and a vital infrastructure site were messed up royally[1][5]. To top it all off, a civilian locomotive repair plant, essential for maintaining passenger electric trains, was hit as well[1][4].
But that's not all, folks! Initially, reports pointed to 29 injured individuals[3]. However, things eventually escalated to 31[1][4]. As for other mayhem, let's not forget about another assault in Zaporizhzhia that took place on the same day, which left one deceased and another 28 injured[5]. Though we're talking about two separate incidents here.
Now, let's dig a little deeper, huh? The Russian aggressors let loose at least 11 Shahed-type drones over a span of 14 minutes, bombarding residential areas and vital sites[1]. One of those strikes even caused a residential building to collapse and catch fire[4].
Why does Zaporizhzhia keep getting pounded? Well, it's situated near battlefronts, making it a prime target[5]. The attack occurred just before Russia announced a three-day WWII holiday ceasefire, but Kyiv snickered saying it was all for show cuz everyday civilian strikes continue to happen[2]. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry emphasized that Russia keeps snubbing ceasefire proposals while targeting non-military sites[1].
Don't expect any peace just yet. The strike in Zaporizhzhia follows Moscow's typical pattern of quickening arms when truce talks are front and center—Kremlin officials even hinted at "tech discussions" before considering a ceasefire plan brokered by the US[2]. Ukraine has proposed a month-long time-out on strikes against civilian areas, but Russia's yet to follow suit[5].
- Ivan Fedorenko, Zaporizhzhia's Regional Military Administration head, reported that the number of injured civilians rose to 31 after the drone strike by the Russians.
- The ongoing drone attacks have resulted in seven civilians being hospitalized, and various residential buildings, educational facilities, and a vital infrastructure site being damaged.
- The attack in Zaporizhzhia on the same day resulted in one death and 28 injuries, in addition to the 31 injured civilians from the drone strike.
- Despite Russia's announcement of a three-day WWII holiday ceasefire, the ongoing civilian strikes continue, with Ukraine's Foreign Ministry highlighting Russia's disregard for ceasefire proposals and focus on non-military targets.
