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Posted on September 22, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleA Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia killed three and injured two. The attack damaged numerous buildings, while Ukraine's air force intercepted 132 drones.
KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian morning attack on Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia killed three people and injured two more, officials said on Monday.
"Monday morning in Zaporizhzhia began with explosions and fires," Governor Ivan Fedorov wrote.
He said that Russian forces used at least 10 aerial bombs in the attack on the city of around 700,000 residents.
The attack damaged 15 apartment buildings and 10 private homes as well as non-residential buildings, he said.
Ukraine's air force said it downed 132 drones launched by Russia overnight and recorded hits of nine drones at seven locations.
In the northeastern region of Sumy, various drone attacks injured two people over the past day, in addition to damaging civilian infrastructure and private homes, Governor Oleh Hryhorov said.
The attack on Kyiv region injured one person and damaged apartment buildings and private homes, according to the emergency services.
(Reporting by Anastasiia Malenko; Editing by Michael Perry)
An airstrike is a military attack carried out by aircraft, usually targeting specific locations or enemy forces. It can involve bombs, missiles, or other munitions.
Civilian infrastructure refers to the physical structures and facilities that support the functioning of a community, such as roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals.
An aerial bomb is an explosive weapon dropped from an aircraft. It is designed to cause damage to targets on the ground, such as buildings or military installations.
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be remotely controlled or autonomously operated. Drones are often used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeted strikes.
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