Russian Guided Bombs Strike Five-Story Residential Building in Zaporizhzhia – People Feared Trapped
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs early Saturday, Oct. 10, hitting a five-story residential building. Regional officials warned that people could be trapped beneath the rubble as emergency crews responded.
On Saturday, October 10, Russian forces launched a guided aerial bomb assault on Zaporizhzhia, a southeastern Ukrainian city. The attack specifically targeted a five-story residential building, causing concern among authorities as they warned that residents might be trapped under the debris. Mykhailo Semikin, the acting head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, confirmed the attack on his official Telegram channel, stating that emergency services were already on the scene.
Semikin issued a warning to residents, acknowledging the possibility of casualties due to the damage caused by the bomb. Ivan Fedorov, co-chair of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council, reported fires and destruction in various parts of the city following the Russian strikes. The renewed attack followed a similar Russian strike on Friday, October 9, in which six guided aerial bombs were dropped on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in one death and 23 injuries.
The strikes inflicted extensive damage, affecting residential buildings, vehicles, and a children's educational facility. One apartment building was partially destroyed, while at least 20 others sustained varying degrees of damage. The escalation of attacks coincided with emergency crews still tending to the aftermath of the previous day's bombardment. It is crucial to note that deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is considered a war crime under international humanitarian law.
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