Attacks on Zaporizhzhia: number of victims increased to 7; 5 others are missing

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO – THURSDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2022, 23:29

The number of victims of the Russian missile attacks on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia has increased to 7, and 5 more people are considered missing.

Source: Oleksandr Starukh, the Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "Sadly, I have to report that the number of victims of the terrorist missile attack on the centre of the city has increased. The death of 7 residents was confirmed, and at least 5 others are reported missing.

At the moment, the debris is being cleared. After the clearance process is finished, it will be possible to determine the exact number of people killed and injured".

Details: Starukh added that thanks to the work of the special services, rescuers and doctors, 21 people were saved. They have already received the necessary help.

The city administration is putting people who suffered as a result of the attacks into temporary accommodation centres.

Background: 

• On the night of 5-6 October, the Russian forces launched 7 missile rocket strikes on the city of Zaporizhzhia, hitting infrastructure facilities and apartment buildings. Many people were rescued from under the rubble.
• Later, Russians launched another rocket attack on Zaporizhzhia. 

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