Russian forces launch 934 strikes on 61 Zaporizhzhia settlements, killing three
Russian forces carried out 934 strikes across 61 settlements in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast over 24 hours, including missile, drone and artillery attacks. Three people were killed in a strike on a private house in Zaporizhzhia, and seven civilians were injured. More than 100 reports of damage to homes, vehicles and infrastructure were recorded.
Key points
- Russian forces conducted 934 strikes on 61 Zaporizhzhia Oblast settlements over 24 hours
- Four missile strikes targeted Zaporizhzhia
- The attacks included 21 airstrikes, 730 drone attacks and 179 artillery strikes
- Most drone attacks used FPV drones
- Three people died after a private house in Zaporizhzhia was struck
- Seven civilians were injured in Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district
- Authorities received 107 reports of damage to homes, vehicles and infrastructure
Why it matters
The attacks caused deaths and injuries among civilians while damaging residential buildings, vehicles and infrastructure across numerous communities. The scale of the strikes and the number of damage reports show the continuing impact of the Russian offensive on Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
What happened
Russian forces launched 934 attacks on 61 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast during a 24-hour period. The strikes included four missile attacks on Zaporizhzhia, 21 airstrikes, 730 drone attacks and 179 artillery strikes. A strike on a private house in Zaporizhzhia killed three people, while seven civilians were injured in Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. Ukrainian authorities received 107 reports of damage to residential buildings, cars and infrastructure.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian reporting emphasizes the wide geographic reach of the attacks and the use of missiles, drones and artillery across 61 settlements. Particular attention is given to the three deaths, seven injuries and extensive damage to homes, vehicles and infrastructure, as well as to the numerous communities affected.
Background
The overnight attack combined four missile strikes, 21 airstrikes, 730 drone attacks and 179 artillery strikes. Most of the reported damage involved residential buildings, cars and infrastructure.