Russian strike kills three in Zaporizhzhia

A Russian guided aerial bomb struck the city of Zaporizhzhia in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least three residents and injuring 13 others, local authorities reported. The attack was carried out with a precision-guided munition, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, which said the weapon was launched from a distance that places it within the range of Russian air defence systems.

Zaporizhzhia, a major industrial hub, has experienced frequent shelling and air strikes since the conflict began in 2022. The city’s emergency services responded immediately, transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals and conducting a search for additional casualties. Ukrainian officials have condemned the strike as a violation of international humanitarian law and called for an independent investigation into the incident.

The incident adds to the growing toll of civilian casualties in the region, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis amid the broader conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities remain vigilant, urging residents to seek shelter and remain alert to further attacks.