Russian Strikes Kill Three in Zaporizhzhia

September 22, 2025

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Zaporizhzhia

Russian troops launched an early morning assault on Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, resulting in three deaths and two injuries, local leaders reported.

The city, home to about 700,000 people, suffered from at least 10 aerial bombs dropped by the attackers.

Governor’s Report on Damage

Governor Ivan Fedorov described the scene as starting with blasts and blazes. The strikes wrecked 15 residential apartments, 10 private houses, and several commercial structures.

Air Force Intercepts Drones

Ukraine’s defense forces reported destroying 132 Russian drones during the night. They confirmed strikes from nine other drones at seven sites across the country.

Injuries in Sumy Region

In the northeast near Sumy, drone strikes over the last day hurt two individuals and hit civilian facilities along with homes, according to Governor Oleh Hryhorov.

Kyiv Area Hit

The Kyiv region saw one person wounded from an attack, with damage to apartment blocks and private properties, emergency responders noted.

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