A fire broke out in a high-rise building in Zaporizhzhya as a result of a Russian drone strike, according to the press service of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
Preliminary reports indicate there are no fatalities or injuries. The fire started on the 7th floor, with a balcony and an apartment burning. Rescuers quickly extinguished the blaze.
In Zaporizhzhya district, Russian UAVs also attacked a State Emergency Service unit. At the time, rescuers were putting out a fire in an open area at one of the forestry sites.
As a result of the attack, four rescuers suffered blast injuries and minor shrapnel wounds. They were provided with medical assistance.
The State Emergency Service said Russia continues to attack civilian infrastructure, creating threats to its operations.
Latest Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhya
- The day before, Russian forces hit a retail outlet in one of the city’s districts. A woman, a 10-year-old boy, and two 15-year-old teenagers sought medical help.
- The Russian military also struck public transport in Zaporizhzhya. The number of injured rose to seven.
- Over the past day, the Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhya Region with aircraft, artillery, and drones.