Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia launched a series of attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast overnight, injuring seven people from May 31-June 1 and damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings, local officials reported.
Two civilians, a 53-year-old woman and 21-year-old man, were injured as a result of Russian strikes on the village of Verkhnya Tersa in the evening of May 31, regional governor Ivan Fedorov reported. Both people received medical attention.
A house in Verkhnya Tersa was also destroyed as a result of the attack. A fire broke out and buildings near the at the impact site were damaged.
The attacks continued into the next day, with Russia targeting a critical infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia.
Russian later launched seven Shahed drones on June 1, injuring an additional person and damaging private homes, Fedorov reported.
Most recently, four more people were injured as a result of Russian shelling in the Polohivskyi district, according to Governor Fedorov's latest report.
In total, Russia launched 501 strikes on 17 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast so far on June 1.
Situated in southeastern Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia Oblast has been partially occupied since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. The region capital, the city of Zaporizhzhia, remains under Ukrainian control and is frequently targeted by Russian forces.
The Kyiv Independent news desk
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