Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia results in fatalities and injuries

Russian forces launched a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia city on June 8, causing two fatalities and injuring 18 people, including four children. The assault damaged residential areas and the city center.
Russian forces launched a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia city on June 8, causing two fatalities and injuring 18 people, including four children aged five, ten, and thirteen. Regional head Ivan Fedorov confirmed the assault, which impacted residential areas and the city center, damaging buildings, vehicles, and trading kiosks. One FPV drone struck a minibus, severely damaging it and injuring a passenger, with an eyewitness stating the drone "just flew into us." This incident follows earlier Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on June 7, which led to power outages and fires. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region reported destroying 665 Russian drones between May 31 and June 7.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Суспільне Новини
Sources
- Суспільне Новини — Російські військові знову атакували Запоріжжя: виникла пожежа, є проблеми з електропостачанням
- Громадське — росія атакувала спальний район Запоріжжя. Відомо про загиблих та щонайменше 15 постраждалих
- Радіо Свобода — Російська армія атакувала Запоріжжя. Двоє людей загинули, серед поранених є діти
Earlier coverage
- Jun 9, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCRussian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia kills two, injures 18
- Jun 9, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCRussian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia kills two, injures 18
- Jun 8, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCRussian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia kills two, injures 18
- Jun 8, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCRussian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia kills two, injures 18
- Jun 7, 2026, 04:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces destroy 665 drones as Russian attacks continue in Zaporizhzhia
- Jun 7, 2026, 02:00 PM UTCTwo killed, five injured in Russian strike on Balabyne village
- Jun 7, 2026, 03:30 AM UTCRussian forces attack Zaporizhzhia, causing power outages and fire