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Russian missile strike against Zaporizhzhia kills 1, injures 11

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Russian missile strike against Zaporizhzhia kills 1, injures 11
The aftermath of a Russian missile strike against Zaporizhzhia on Aug. 10, 2023. (Source: Anatolii Kurtiev/Telegram)

At least one person died and 11 others were injured in a Russian missile strike against Zaporizhzhia on Aug. 10, local officials reported.

One of the injured is in a serious condition, acting Mayor Anatolii Kurtiev said.

"Once again, the target of the Russian terrorist attack was a civilian infrastructure building," Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Yurii Malashko wrote on his Telegram channel.

"Again, no military targets," he added.

According to Kurtiev, medical and educational facilities, as well as two high-rise buildings sustained damage in the attack.

Russian forces launched a missile strike against the city also on Aug. 9. Yesterday's attack killed three residents, injured nine others, and damaged over a dozen buildings, including a church and high-rise structures.

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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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