In the early hours of February 15, Russian forces launched a drone attack on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, resulting in damage to several residential buildings, according to local authorities.
The city council reported that four houses in the area were affected by the assault. One of these structures sustained significant damage, while three others experienced minor impacts, including broken windows and damaged roofs.
Emergency services, including municipal teams, the State Emergency Service, and the National Police, have been mobilized to address the aftermath of the incident. Specialists from the district administration and the city’s social protection department are also involved in the recovery efforts.
Russian military forces have been conducting regular attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure using various types of weaponry, including strike drones, missiles, and multiple rocket launchers.
Ukrainian officials and international organizations categorize these strikes as war crimes, asserting that they are targeted actions against civilian populations. The assaults on essential services and healthcare facilities are viewed as attempts to deprive citizens of electricity, heat, water supply, communication, and medical assistance, raising concerns about potential genocidal intent.
In contrast, Russian leadership denies that its military is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure during the ongoing conflict, rejecting accusations of causing civilian casualties and destruction of hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and essential energy and water supply facilities.
A recent drone strike by Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia caused damage to several residential buildings, prompting emergency response efforts. Ukrainian authorities classify these attacks as war crimes aimed at civilian infrastructure.