Russian forces launched fresh attacks on Ukraine early Tuesday, killing five people and wounding 20 others in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia while also striking the capital, Kyiv, where the assault sparked fires across the city.
1 hour Ago By Iwo Mazur
Missiles and Bombs Hit Zaporizhzhia
Ivan Fedorov, the regional governor of Zaporizhzhia, said Russian troops hit the city with a combination of missiles and aerial bombs. He shared photos on social media showing buildings and vehicles engulfed in flames, offering a stark look at the destruction left behind. The scale of the damage points to a heavy overnight assault on the city, which has repeatedly come under fire throughout the ongoing war.
Kyiv Sees Fires and Repeated Air Raid Alerts
The attack wasn't limited to Zaporizhzhia. Air raid sirens also rang out across Kyiv, where the city's military administration reported that warehouses in a central district had caught fire. One person was hurt in the incident, officials said.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that medical teams were sent to the affected central district to respond to the damage and help anyone injured. Witnesses in the city said they heard explosions ring out as the attack unfolded, adding to the tension already gripping the capital.
The air raid alert in Kyiv didn't last long the first time around, lifting after about 40 minutes. But the relief was short-lived. Well past midnight, sirens sounded once again, signaling another possible threat and keeping residents on edge through the night.
The twin attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv highlight the continued intensity of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, with civilians once again bearing the brunt of the damage and disruption.
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