Deadly Missile Strikes Rock Zaporizhzhia City at Dawn
Zaporizhzhia, a key city in southeastern Ukraine, was hit by six missile strikes in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving two dead and three injured. Regional governor Yuriy Malashko confirmed the attacks hit between 1:33 am and 1:48 am local time.
One missile smashed into a residential building, damaging its third to fifth floors. The assault highlights the rising civilian toll in this brutal conflict.
Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant on Edge
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s biggest, sits just 50 kilometres from the city and remains under Russian control. Its close proximity raises terrifying concerns about safety and the risk to critical infrastructure in an already volatile war zone.
Intense Fighting Escalates Across Zaporizhzhia Region
The Russian Ministry of Defence released footage showing drone operators attacking Ukrainian troops near Verbove village, underscoring the fierce clashes across the region.
Bombings Hit Dnipro Region’s Oboukhiva Village
Further north, the Dnipro region suffered bombings destroying homes in Oboukhiva village. A 31-year-old woman lost her life, and four others were injured, revealing the widespread civilian suffering.
Conflicting Claims Amidst Relentless Strikes
Russia continues bombing Ukrainian towns—even those far from active front lines—while denying responsibility for civilian deaths. This muddies the waters in verifying the true impact of the war on innocent people.
In retaliation, Ukraine has ramped up drone strikes deep inside Russian-held territory. Kyiv’s special forces have claimed attacks on Russian airfields, signalling an intensifying tit-for-tat battle.
