Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills five people

11.08.2026 08:01 HotInfo

During a Russian night attack on Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia on Tuesday, August 11, five people died and another 20 were injured. According to the head of the regional military administration Ivan Fedorov, the Russian army struck the city with ballistic missiles and guided air bombs. hnonline.sk ↗

Fedorov initially reported only several injured, but later authorities clarified the toll to at least five deaths and two dozen wounded. According to available information, the attack was part of another night series of Russian strikes on Ukraine. Residential buildings were also hit, with local authorities reporting damage to apartment buildings. aktuality.sk ↗

Explosions during the night were also reported by Kyiv, which faced a new attack with Russian ballistic missiles. Ukrainian authorities in the capital declared an air alert and urged residents to remain in shelters. Available information does not provide an exact toll of damage or casualties in Kyiv. idnes.cz ↗

Night attacks confirm the continued pressure of the Russian army on Ukrainian cities far from the front line as well as in areas near the southeastern front. Ukrainian authorities will continue to clarify the extent of damage and the toll of injured following the strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv. teraz.sk ↗

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