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Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 1, injures 24

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Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 1, injures 24
The aftermath of a Russian attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia on Oct. 1, 2024. (Zaporizhzhia city military administration)

Russian forces attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia on Oct. 1, killing one person and injuring 24 others, among them three children, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported.

Russia launched at least six guided aerial bombs against Zaporizhzhia, damaging apartment buildings and houses, Fedorov said. Among the wounded were nine men, 12 women, and three children aged 9, 10, and 12.

Psychologists provided assistance to 28 people at the site of the attack, the State Emergency Service said.

In recent days, Russian troops have intensified attacks against Zaporizhzhia, targeting its civilian infrastructure. A guided aerial bomb was used to target the city for the first time on Sept. 23.

Overnight on Sept. 29, Russia's strike against the city injured 16 people, including an eight-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, according to local authorities.

The city of Zaporizhzhia is located less than 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the front lines.

Russia has continued to strike civilian targets across Zaporizhzhia Oblast, which is partially occupied by Russian forces.

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Kateryna Denisova

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Kateryna Denisova works as a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent. She previously worked as a news editor at the NV media outlet for four years, covering mainly Ukrainian and international politics. Kateryna holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv. She also was a fellow at journalism schools in the Czech Republic and Germany.

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