Russian Missile Attack Kills 13 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

A Russian missile attack killed 13 civilians in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
Around 30 people were injured, and residential buildings were damaged.
President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a brutal assault on humanity.
Glide bombs targeted civilian areas in the city.
A day of mourning has been declared in the region.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Devastating Attack on Civilians

On Wednesday, a Russian missile strike hit residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing 13 civilians and injuring 30 others. Footage showed streets filled with debris, with emergency teams rescuing victims. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a cruel act targeting innocent lives.

Use of Glide Bombs

The attack involved high-speed glide bombs, which struck residential buildings in the city. Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov had warned of such threats minutes before the assault. The bombs caused significant destruction to civilian infrastructure.

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Impact on Civilians

This attack is part of a pattern of Russian strikes on civilian areas during the nearly three-year conflict. Thousands of innocent lives have been lost, making it Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.

Ukraine’s Countermeasure

In response, Ukraine targeted a fuel storage depot in Russia’s Saratov region using long-range drones. This depot supplied a key Russian air base launching strikes into Ukraine. The Ukrainian military’s strike disrupted Russian logistics, creating significant challenges for the aggressor.

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Global Response and Security Concerns

President Zelenskyy urged international allies to provide Ukraine with stronger security guarantees. He warned that any ceasefire without military deterrence would allow Russia to regroup and continue its aggression.