Invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia, killing one person, wounding five people, damaging private homes and apartment buildings. VIDEO (updated)
On the evening of March 21, Russian invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia. There are wounded as a result of enemy shelling.
This was reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov on Telegram, Censor.NET reports.
"As a result of the enemy attack in Zaporizhzhia, there are three victims. There is damage to private houses and high-rise buildings in the city. Detailed information is being established. The alert is ongoing. Stay in safe places," Fedorov said at 9:32 pm.
Later, the official said that the number of victims of the Russian attack had increased to 5.
"The number of victims of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased to 5. Three people are in serious condition, two are in moderate condition. Doctors are providing them with all the necessary assistance. The danger is not over. Stay in safe places until the end of the day," he said at 9:49 pm.
Update
Later, Fedorov said that the body of a woman had been recovered from the rubble of a house destroyed during the Russian attack.
"The Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia claimed the life of one person. Rescuers have just pulled out the body of a woman from the rubble of a destroyed house," he said in a statement.
The official also said that doctors hospitalized 5 people, three of them in critical condition. The necessary assistance is being provided. The enemy attack caused at least three fires. Emergency services are working on the ground.
Update
Later, Fedorov reported that the number of wounded due to the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia had increased to 6. Two people are in extremely serious condition.
He said that the invaders launched more than 10 strikes on Zaporizhzhia.
"As a result of the attack, residential buildings, private cars, and social infrastructure facilities were set on fire. Neighboring houses were damaged by the blast wave and debris," Fedorov said.
Update
Fedorov later reported that the death toll had risen to two. He also said that the woman who died in the enemy attack was only 20 years old.
In addition, it is known that the number of wounded had risen to eight.
At 11:47 p.m., the head of the Zaporizhzhia RMA, Fedorov, reported that the number of victims from the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia had increased to nine, including a 9-month-old baby.
"Burns, mine-explosive injuries, contusion: those injured in the enemy attack continue to seek medical help. Among the injured is a nine-month-old baby. One woman is in extremely serious condition. Six people are in moderate condition. In total, nine wounded have already sought medical attention," the official said.
Fedorov added that a 14-year-old girl was among the dead.
At 01:08 a.m., the State Emergency Service reported that 3 people were killed and 12 were injured as a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia. The number of victims is being clarified.
Search and rescue operations have now been completed. The State Emergency Service deployed 63 rescuers and 16 pieces of equipment.