{
  "id": 10272484,
  "title": "Under FPVs and glide bombs, life clings on in Zaporizhzhia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/under-fpvs-and-glide-bombs-life-clings-on-in-zaporizhzhia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T18:58:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/under-fpvs-and-glide-bombs-life-clings-on-in-zaporizhzhia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zaporizhzhia, a city in southeastern Ukraine, continues to be a place where people have made their home despite the ongoing conflict. The city, known for its industries, is now a hotspot for Russian drone and bomb attacks. In the heavily bombarded district of Kosmichnyi, children play at a park, seemingly oblivious to the danger surrounding them. However, one six-year-old girl, Veronika Didenko, remains cautious, having become accustomed to the sounds of FPV drones and Russian glide bombs. The city has seen a surge in such attacks since June, with Russian troops targeting various landmarks, including gas stations, bridges, and residential buildings. Veronika's mother, Yuliia, is raising their daughter on her own after losing her husband to military service. Veronika's resilience is evident as she interacts with her environment, seemingly unfazed by the danger. However, the constant threat of these attacks leaves residents like Liudmyla Pavelko, a 77-year-old retiree, feeling uncertain about their future. She was injured in a recent glide bomb attack, and now she is unsure where she will go next. The situation in Zaporizhzhia is a stark reminder of the ongoing war and its impact on civilians.",
  "summary": "ZAPORIZHZHIA, Zaporizhzhia Oblast — In Kosmichnyi, the most heavily bombarded district of Zaporizhzhia, children play at a park. Some run around in camouflage clothing, while others laugh as they go up and down a slide. Suddenly, the buzzing sound of a drone fills the air, replacing the sounds of joy on the playground. \"It's a Shahed!\" one of the children yells. They run to hide under the nearby…",
  "key_points": [
    "Zaporizhzhia remains a city under Russian drone and bomb attacks.",
    "Six-year-old Veronika Didenko plays in a park, cautious of danger.",
    "Liudmyla Pavelko, 77, injured in recent glide bomb attack, uncertain about future."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}