Russia’s strike on Zaporizhzhia: 52 injured, one fatality reported

Russia’s strike on Zaporizhzhia: 52 injured, one fatality reported

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A Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia resulted in 52 injuries, including rescuers.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced this during an address, as reported by Ukrinform.

"Today in Zaporizhzhia, many people were wounded and injured by a Russian missile strike – 52 individuals, including rescuers. A second strike occurred when rescue operations started. Tragically, one person was killed – my condolences," Zelensky stated.

He emphasized that every air defense system and missile interceptor saves lives.

"It is very important for our partners to feel how much it really helps when our air defense is being bolstered and when the military can report to society on effective interceptions, not hits," the President noted.

Zelensky also expressed gratitude to all rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) and to everyone assisting victims after attacks, highlighting that their efforts sustain the entire nation.

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"Today, I want to specifically commend the rescuers from Zaporizhzhia region: Andriy Eikhvald, Oleksiy Kovalenko, Kostiantyn Kostenko, Oleksiy Perevierziev – thank you! Also, the SES workers from Kherson region: Viktor Fysunenko, Artem Ozerchuk, Bohdan Kolisnichenko – thank you very much! The Donetsk region: Vladyslav Karpenko, Oleksiy Hayevskyi, Mykhailo Horpinenko, Oleksandr Kobyliatskyi, and Illia Bulkhov – thank you, guys, and all your colleagues!" the President said.

As reported by Ukrinform, at 15:53, the casualty toll in Russia’s strike on Zaporizhzhia was 51.

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