Number of casualties in Zaporizhzhia rises to 21, including child – photos

Iryna Balachuk — Monday, 23 September 2024, 13:13

The number of people injured in Russian strikes on the city of Zaporizhzhia has increased. As of the morning, 21 people have been reported wounded.

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; National Police on Telegram

Quote: "Thirteen people have been injured as a result of Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia: seven women, five men and a 15-year-old boy."

Details: Fedorov added later that the number of casualties had risen to 16. Four people were taken to hospital.
"Four women were taken to hospital in a moderate condition. Other people are being treated at home," Fedorov said.

Later, Fedorov reported that there were now 21 victims. He said that two women aged 23 and 94 who had suffered blast injuries were still being treated in hospital. Their condition is rated as moderate by doctors.

The police added that between 22:19 and 23:04 on 22 September, the Russians carried out seven strikes (presumably with aerial bombs) on the city of Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. Russian bombs hit civilian infrastructure.

Aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: National Police

As of 07:00, 13 residential buildings, 2 educational institutions and 5 vehicles were damaged.

Aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Photo: National Police

Fedorov said that the Russians launched 363 strikes on 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast over the past day. 

Authorities received 95 reports about damage to residential buildings and infrastructure, but fortunately there were no casualties.

Background: Earlier, it was reported that nine people, including a child, had been injured in a Russian attack with six guided aerial bombs on the city of Zaporizhzhia late in the evening of 22 September.

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