On the night of February 26, Russian forces launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in damage to a private residence, an apartment building, and two shopping centers. The local governor, Ivan Fedorov, reported these developments via social media.
Fedorov confirmed that the attack had led to significant destruction, including the burning of vehicles and damage to multiple floors of the affected apartment building. He noted that the extent of the damage in other areas where explosions occurred is still being assessed.
In addition to the residential damage, one of the shopping centers in the city was also reported to be damaged, with Fedorov later indicating that another shopping center caught fire as a result of the attack. Emergency responders are currently addressing the situation, and Fedorov mentioned that a person is trapped in one of the apartments.
Prior to the attacks, air raid alerts were issued across Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to the threat posed by Russian drones and ballistic missiles. Explosions were reported in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia during this period.
- Earlier that night, a five-story building in Kryvyi Rih was damaged by a drone strike, resulting in injuries.
The recent attack on Zaporizhzhia by Russian forces has led to significant damage to residential and commercial properties, with ongoing assessments of the impact in the region. Emergency services are responding to the situation, including rescuing individuals trapped in damaged buildings.