Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia kills 8, including infant

The death toll from Russian aerial attacks on the Ukrainian frontline city of Zaporizhzhia has risen from four to eight, including an infant, the governor said Friday.

“The number of dead as a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased to 8, including a one-year-old boy; 42 people were injured,” Governor Ivan Fedorov posted on Telegram.

Civilian casualties in Zaporizhzhia missile strike

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed four people and injured 18 others, including two children, according to Ukrainian emergency services. The attack targeted residential buildings and left significant damage, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the missile strike, stating on social media platform X that the attack hit residential areas, including homes and apartments. He noted that the Oncology Hospital in the area was also damaged.

Each of these Russian attacks not only kills people and devastates lives but also obliterates any words about the lack of conversations with Russia or some calls to the Kremlin. They take pleasure in killing people.

That’s why true protection of life means air defense for Ukraine, the capability to destroy Russian military aircraft, and permission for Ukraine to carry out long-range strikes against the occupier. I am deeply grateful to everyone in the world who helps us in these efforts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy remarked that such actions “destroy any possibility” of negotiations with Russia and called for increased military support, emphasizing the need for long-range weaponry to prevent further attacks.

Запоріжжя. Російські війська завдали удару по місту авіабомбами. Зруйнований звичайний житловий багатоквартирний будинок, приватні будинки, пошкоджена будівля онколікарні. Під завалами шукають людей. Усі служби на місці. Відомо, на жаль, про загиблого. Мої співчуття рідним та… pic.twitter.com/u8xSepqCeT

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 7, 2024

Rescue operations underway

The Ukrainian State Emergency Service reported that search and rescue teams are currently working to locate people trapped under the debris. The strike has caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, intensifying the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.