Key facts
- Russian forces conducted a glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia on August 2, 2026.
- The attack targeted a multi-story residential building.
- One woman was killed and 31 people were injured.
- The residential building sustained significant damage, and nearby private sector structures were also affected.
- Zaporizhzhia is a front-line city frequently targeted by Russian attacks.
Russian forces launched a daytime glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia on August 2, 2026, striking a multi-story residential building and killing at least one woman while injuring 31 others. Rescue workers were searching through the damaged structure, which appeared to have been hit in its lower units. Damage was also reported in the private sector. Zaporizhzhia, a key industrial city near the front lines, is a frequent target of Russian assaults. This attack occurred one day after a significant Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv that resulted in nine fatalities and over 30 injuries.