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Russian forces bomb Zaporizhzhia Oblast, kill 1

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Russian forces bomb Zaporizhzhia Oblast, kill 1
The aftermath of the Russian air strike against Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, June 12, 2023. (Source: Governor Yurii Malashko/Telegram)

A Russian air strike against the front-line city of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast left one 48-year-old man dead and a 32-year-old person injured, Governor Yurii Malashko reported on June 12.

"Three guided aerial bombs launched by the enemy hit the city's territory: private houses and road infrastructure were damaged," the governor wrote on Telegram.

According to Malashko, the injured resident is receiving medical care.

The attack comes amid the ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive, confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 10, with hostilities taking place in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

According to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar, Ukrainian troops have advanced between 300 to 1,500 meters in the country's south, while the military confirmed the liberation of several villages in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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