Russians attack outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, injuring 5 people
On Saturday morning, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the territory of Matviivka amalgamated hromada near Zaporizhzhia that has left several people injured.
Source: Suspilne; Yurii Malashko, Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Details: At around 10:20 (Kyiv time), Suspilne correspondents reported that two explosions had been heard in the city.
An extensive air-raid warning had been issued across Ukraine at the time due to the threat of ballistic missiles.
Yurii Malashko, Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, later said that between 10:06 and 10:20 (Kyiv time), Russian troops launched two missile strikes on the Matviivka amalgamated hromada. The missile type used is being established.
Quote from Malashko: "Early reports indicate that the strikes damaged five houses and a critical infrastructure facility.
As of 11:40 (Kyiv time), five people are said to be injured. One person was taken to hospital, the rest received medical assistance and refused hospitalisation."
Background:
- A large-scale air-raid warning was issued in the morning of 30 September in Ukraine due to the threat of Russian ballistic missiles.
- Explosions have been heard in the city of Zaporizhzhia during an air raid.
