Two killed, five injured in Russian strike on Balabyne village
New reports confirm two fatalities and five injuries after Russian forces attacked Balabyne village in Zaporizhzhia district with guided aerial bombs on June 7. The strike occurred near a public transport stop, amidst ongoing regional assaults.
New reports indicate that Russian forces attacked the village of Balabyne in the Zaporizhzhia district with guided aerial bombs on June 7. The strike hit near a public transport stop, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries. Among the injured, ages range from 1 to 79 years old. This attack occurred amidst broader Russian assaults on the Zaporizhzhia region, which previously caused power outages in parts of Zaporizhzhia city and sparked a fire, as confirmed by Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration. Emergency services continue to respond to the aftermath of these strikes.
Sources: Суспільне Новини, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода
Sources
- Українська правда — Росія вдарила по Запоріжжю: один із районів опинився без світла, спалахнула пожежа
- Суспільне Новини — Російські військові знову атакували Запоріжжя: виникла пожежа, є проблеми з електропостачанням
- Радіо Свобода — Сили РФ вдарили КАБами по Запоріжжю: двоє загиблих, є поранені – влада
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