Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia results in fatalities and injuries
A Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia city on June 8 killed two people and injured 18, including four children. The assault, confirmed by regional head Ivan Fedorov, damaged residential areas, vehicles, and trading kiosks.
Russian forces conducted a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia city on June 8, resulting in two fatalities and 18 injuries, including four children aged five, ten, and thirteen. Regional head Ivan Fedorov confirmed the assault, which affected residential areas and the city center. An FPV drone struck a minibus, causing significant damage and injuring a passenger, with an eyewitness stating the drone "just flew into us." The attack also damaged residential buildings, vehicles, and trading kiosks. This incident followed earlier Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on June 7, which led to power outages and fires. Separately, Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region reported destroying 665 Russian drones between May 31 and June 7.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Суспільне Новини
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