One killed, seven injured in Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia
Key facts
- •One person died in the Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia
- •At least seven people were injured in the attack
- •Russia carried out five strikes on the city
- •Dozens of Shahed drones were directed toward residential areas
- •A large fire was caused in a three-story building
Russian forces launched a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on June 16-17, killing one person and injuring at least seven others. The attack sparked fires and damaged civilian infrastructure.
Attack details
According to Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov, Russia carried out five strikes on the city. Regional police said Russian forces directed dozens of Shahed drones toward residential areas of the city. One of the strikes caused a large fire in a three-story building, trapping residents inside.
Damage and casualties
A man was killed when a drone struck a car, police said. The attack also damaged other civilian sites, including homes and part of Zaporizhzhia National University. At least seven people were known to have been wounded, with four already receiving medical care for shrapnel wounds, head injuries, and contusions.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent.
