3 dead, 16 wounded after Russian missile hits a hospital in Zaporizhzhia
Source: Ivan Fedorov/Telegram
The center of Zaporizhzhia was hit with a missile on Tuesday, leaving at least three people dead and 16 injured, with the the death toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue.
Zaporizhzhia regional governor Ivan Fedorov reported significant destruction, writing on Telegram that the Russian strike completely destroyed a private clinic and damaged nearby buildings suffered. Among the injured are two health care workers, and one victim remains in critical condition.
According to reports, Russia used ballistic missiles. At 15 02 pm , Ukraine’s Air Force alerted the city residents of a potential ballistic strike from the southeast, and moments later an explosion rocked the city.
UPDATE
As of 17:30, 16 injuries have been confirmed, and emergency teams are working at the site of the attack as at least eight more people can still be trapped under the rubble.
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