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Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills two women and wounds seven civilians

A Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia destroyed a private home, killing two women and injuring seven people, including a 4-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man, according to military administrator Ivan Fedorov.

According to Ivan Fedorov, the chief of the Zaporizhzhia military administration, a Russian strike demolished a private dwelling in the city, killing two women whose bodies were recovered from the debris. Seven additional residents were wounded, including a four-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man. The attack is part of a broader pattern of Russian shelling that has recently targeted civilian infrastructure and caused notable internet outages.

Ukrainian officials have highlighted the growing humanitarian toll as the conflict continues. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges for civilians in occupied territories and the need for sustained international attention.

Why it matters

The strike highlights the civilian toll of the Ukraine war and the vulnerability of everyday life to ongoing Russian attacks.

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