Key facts
- Seven people were killed in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on Saturday.
- Three children were among the seven fatalities.
- Ten people were injured, including one child.
- Two of the injured are in serious condition.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills seven, including three children
IN SHORT
A Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday morning killed seven people, including three children, and wounded ten others, according to the regional governor. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as there may still be people under the rubble.
Key Numbers
7people killed in Zaporizhzhia attack
3children killed in Zaporizhzhia attack
10people injured in Zaporizhzhia attack
1child injured in Zaporizhzhia attack
2injured people in serious condition
Who's Involved
Mykhailo Semikin
acting head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration who reported the attack
Russia
carried out the attack on Zaporizhzhia
↳ Why This Matters
The attack underscores the ongoing civilian toll of the Russia-Ukraine war, with residential areas being targeted and resulting in fatalities, including children.