At least 12 people, including three children, were killed in Russian airstrikes on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, on October 10, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At least 14 people were injured, two of them seriously.
Ukrainian authorities said Russian forces used five guided aerial bombs to strike residential buildings in the city. The attack damaged apartment buildings and prompted an extensive search and rescue operation.
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Important points readers should notice.
At least 12 people were killed, including three children.
At least 14 people were injured, two seriously.
Five guided aerial bombs were reportedly used in the attack.
Residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia were damaged.
Authorities were checking information about 12 other people who may have been at the affected sites.
Search and rescue operations continued following the strikes.
Emergency personnel continued clearing rubble and searching for survivors. Information concerning 12 other people who may have been at the affected locations was still being checked, according to the Ukrainian president.
The attack came amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami on October 9 for discussions involving efforts to de-escalate the conflict and explore possible paths towards a settlement.
The casualty figures were updated as rescue operations progressed. Ukrainian authorities continued assessing the damage and searching for people who might remain trapped beneath the rubble.
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Why This Matters
The attack underscores the continuing risks faced by civilians in Ukraine as Russia’s war continues. Strikes on residential buildings create significant humanitarian concerns and complicate emergency response efforts.
