Russian forces launch large-scale strikes across Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region
Russian forces carried out extensive attacks on populated areas across Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, using drones, artillery, aircraft and rocket systems. Damage was reported to infrastructure, homes and vehicles, while three people were injured.
Key points
- 664 drones, mainly FPV types, attacked 40 populated areas in Zaporizhzhia region.
- Russian forces conducted 191 artillery strikes on 20 populated areas.
- 19 airstrikes hit 13 populated areas.
- Nine multiple-rocket launches targeted six populated areas.
- On November 9, 883 strikes affected 48 populated areas.
- 159 reports concerned damage to infrastructure, homes and vehicles.
- Three people were injured in the shelling.
Why it matters
The attacks affected numerous communities and damaged civilian infrastructure, housing and vehicles. The scale of drone, artillery, aerial and rocket fire points to a major escalation in attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region.
What happened
Russian forces conducted a series of large-scale attacks across Zaporizhzhia region. The reported fire included 664 drone attacks, 191 artillery strikes, 19 airstrikes and nine multiple-rocket launches. On November 9 alone, the region was struck 883 times. The attacks damaged infrastructure, homes and vehicles, and three people were injured.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian reporting emphasized the number and variety of strikes, the populated areas affected and the resulting damage to civilian infrastructure, housing and vehicles. The scale of the attacks was placed in the context of the region’s population and the large number of internally displaced people living in its Ukrainian-controlled areas.
Background
Approximately one million people live in the Ukrainian-controlled part of Zaporizhzhia region, while more than 230,000 residents are internally displaced.