Russia on Sunday launched an attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, targeting residential buildings and injuring 14 people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Today in Zaporizhzhia, fourteen people were injured following a Russian strike. The rubble clearing continued throughout the day, and two people were rescued. Aerial bombs were dropped on ordinary residential buildings and city infrastructure.”
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Today in Zaporizhzhia, fourteen people were injured following a Russian strike. The rubble clearing continued throughout the day, and two people were rescued. Aerial bombs were dropped on ordinary residential buildings and city infrastructure.
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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 29, 2024
Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine, particularly in the regions of Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy, where guided bombs were used. He remarked, “Additionally, Russian forces carried out strikes with guided bombs in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy regions.” He elaborated on the damage caused, saying, “In Hlukhiv, several residential buildings were damaged. In the Kharkiv region, apartment buildings, energy infrastructure, and medical facilities were hit. This is the daily terror Ukraine faces.”
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Zelenskyy once again emphasized Ukraine’s urgent need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to counter the ongoing assaults. “Russia is using around a hundred guided bombs each day against Ukraine. This is a constant reminder to all our partners who can help–that Ukraine needs more long-range capabilities, more air defence systems, and stronger sanctions against Russia,” he added.
This attack follows another strike on September 22, when Russia targeted a residential building in Kharkiv, leaving 21 civilians injured. Zelenskyy had also shared details of that attack, saying, “Last night, Russia struck Kharkiv again, this time with aerial bombs targeting an ordinary residential building. As a result, 21 people were injured, including an 8-year-old child and two 17-year-old teenagers. Sixty residents were evacuated from the building. All are receiving the necessary assistance.”
Zelenskyy noted that over 900 guided aerial bombs and nearly 30 missiles of various types had been used by Russia in the past week alone.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, thousands of civilians have been killed. However, according to Al Jazeera, Moscow continues to deny intentionally targeting civilians.
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