Death toll rises to 8 in Zaporizhzhia after Russian hit city with missiles and guided bombs
Source: Ivan Fedorov/Telegram
The death toll and number of injured in Zaporizhzhia continue to rise following a deadly Russian missile strike on the city on November 7, according to Zaporizhzhia Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov. The latest reports confirm eight fatalities, including a one-year-old boy.
As of this morning, 42 people are reported injured, many in serious condition. The November 7 attack involved both missiles and guided bombs, with Russian forces targeting residential areas and a hospital in five separate strikes.
The blasts caused extensive damage to homes and medical facilities, marking one of the most devastating strikes on Zaporizhzhia in recent month.
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