A daytime Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed at least 13 civilians and injured about 30 others, officials say. The attack occurred just hours after regional Governor Ivan Fedorov had warned of a threat from high-speed missiles.
The missile strike hit residential buildings in the city, causing significant damage and disruption to civilian life. Emergency services were quickly deployed to treat the wounded and clear the debris.
This latest incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by civilians in Ukraine’s southern region, where fighting has been intense for months. The attack also underscores the concerns of Ukrainian leaders, who fear that any ceasefire or peace deal will not be enough to ensure the country’s security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on countries seeking an end to the war to offer Ukraine guarantees about its future defense. He believes that military force is necessary to deter Russia from rearming and invading again.
In a separate development, Ukraine’s military has struck a fuel storage depot in Russia, causing a major fire at the facility that supplies a key Russian air base. The attack was carried out with drones, which have become increasingly prominent in the conflict.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drone-attack-eb5abf964e3104a55770e2bae78f2c3b