Key facts
- Russia conducted five drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia.
- One person was killed and seven were injured.
- The attacks caused fires and damaged civilian infrastructure.
- A drone struck a car, killing a man.
- Residential areas, including a three-story building and Zaporizhzhia National University, were damaged.
Russian forces launched a drone attack on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia overnight on June 16-17, 2026, killing one person and injuring at least seven others, regional authorities said. According to Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov, Russia carried out five strikes on the city, sparking fires and damaging civilian infrastructure. One person died when a drone struck a car, police said. The attack also damaged other civilian sites, including homes and part of Zaporizhzhia National University. Fedorov stated that four people had received shrapnel wounds, head injuries, and contusions, and that doctors were providing medical care. Police confirmed at least seven people were wounded and continued to inspect strike sites. An air raid alert remained in effect as authorities reported the presence of Russian FPV drones.