Russian military leaders have issued direct orders to significantly escalate drone attacks on civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia. This directive aims to intensify assaults on the regional center, focusing on civilian infrastructure.
According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine, commanders from the 58th Army of the Russian Armed Forces are behind this order. They are demanding an increase in terror operations against Ukraine’s security and defense forces.
To support these aggressive plans, Russian command has promised to enhance the supply of strike-capable FPV drones to their units.
The military intelligence suggests that this order reflects the Kremlin’s frustration and anger, driven by rising casualties among Russian troops and a lack of significant progress on the battlefield, particularly in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian forces have been conducting regular attacks on civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, with the intensity of these assaults increasing recently. Notably, on June 8, a Russian drone struck a residential area, damaging homes and resulting in casualties among civilians.
On June 12, another drone targeted a logistics terminal of Nova Poshta in Zaporizhzhia, causing a large fire. Furthermore, on the evening of June 16, five strikes were launched against the city, destroying a residential building, a shopping center, and damaging an educational institution, leading to one death and three injuries.
Russian military leaders have ordered an increase in drone strikes on civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia, reflecting rising frustrations within the Kremlin. Recent attacks have resulted in significant damage and civilian casualties.