Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia on New Year's Eve: explosions heard, houses on fire

Roman Petrenko, Ivan Diakonov — Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 00:45

At least two explosions were heard in the city of Zaporizhzhia during an air raid two hours before midnight on New Year’s Eve. The attack has caused a fire in a residential area.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force; Suspilne, Ukrainian public broadcaster; Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration

Details: The military reported that Russian forces launched attack drones on Zaporizhzhia.

Earlier, the oblast was attacked with guided bombs. 

This marked the sixth air-raid warning in the oblast on 31 December.

Updated: Fedorov reported that several houses were burning in a settlement in the oblast due to a Russian attack at around 01:00 on 1 January. Rescue workers managed to save a woman.

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