Russian strikes kill at least seven in Zaporizhzhia

At least seven people, including three children, were killed in overnight Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia, local authorities reported.
Russian attacks overnight targeted the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least seven people, local officials reported. According to regional authorities, the fatalities include three children.
Rescue teams were deployed to search through collapsed structures for individuals who may still be trapped beneath the rubble. The strikes caused significant infrastructural damage across the area, leading to the destruction of several buildings and damaged roadways. Mykhailo Semikin, an official with the regional military administration, confirmed the casualties in a statement on Telegram, noting that emergency operations remain ongoing as workers clear debris.
Sources: Morgunblaðið.
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