Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia, air defense systems deployed

Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia, air defense systems deployed

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Explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia during an air raid alert, Ukrinform’s correspondent reports.

Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Head Ivan Fedorov confirmed that air defense systems were active and urged residents to remain in safe locations until the all-clear signal.

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According to Fedorov, two strike UAVs were detected over the city’s territory.

As reported earlier, a fire broke out on the roof of a multi-story residential building in Zaporizhzhia following an attack by strike drones.

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