Russia’s deadly missile attack on Zaporizhzhia kills six, injures 23 Ukrainians

Russia struck critical civilian infrastructure in the city at 9:37 with a ballistic missile, causing casualties and igniting a fire, per local authorities.

Nov 5, 2024 - 13:00

Russia’s deadly missile attack on Zaporizhzhia kills six, injures 23 Ukrainians

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Six civilians were killed and 23 injured after Russian forces launched a missile strike on Zaporizhzhia on 5 November, local authorities report.

Russia continues its deliberate daily air attacks on residential areas in attempts to terrorize civilians and damage civilian infrastructure. The Russian forces launch dozens of Shahed long-range “kamikaze” drones – usually Iranian-designed Shahed 131 or 136 – every night, often also launching several missiles amid the attack or later during the day. Last night’s Shahed assault didn’t hurt anyone, but a Russian bomb strike injured two in Kharkiv.

Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration chief Ivan Fedorov reported that the attack targeted an infrastructure facility, with a fire breaking out at the impact site. The regional prosecutor’s office confirmed that Russian military forces conducted the missile strike on civilian infrastructure during the morning hours, damaging a critical infrastructure facility.

“The fire that broke out at the impact site has been extinguished. I am grateful to all police officers, medics, and emergency workers who worked to address the consequences of the enemy attack,” Fedorov said on Telegram.

According to regional authorities, the number of injured initially stood at two, then rose to nine, and ultimately reached 23 people as more information became available as of 14:00.

The prosecutor’s office has initiated criminal proceedings under Article 438 Part 2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine for violation of the laws and customs of war resulting in death.

The attack occurred after an air raid alert was announced at 9:06 in Zaporizhzhia, with Fedorov warning of ballistic missile threats. The Ukrainian military-linked Telegram channel Hnyla Chereshnia reported an incoming target from Russia’s Taganrog, a city on the Azov Sea coast.

The explosion in Zaporizhzhia city was recorded at approximately 9:37, according to public broadcaster Suspilne, Fedorov, and the head of the Zaporizhzhia City Council, Regina Kharchenko.

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