A Russian strike on the city of Zaporizhzhia using five guided aerial bombs resulted in at least 25 injuries, including six children.
Key facts
- •Five guided aerial bombs were used in the attack on July 23, 2026.
- •At least 25 people were injured, including six children.
- •One of the injured children is a three-month-old infant.
- •Damaged infrastructure includes a private medical center, a kindergarten, and residential buildings.
- •Zaporizhzhia is located approximately 40 to 50 kilometers from the front line.
Russian forces launched an attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on the evening of July 23, 2026, using five guided aerial bombs. Regional authorities reported that at least 25 people were injured in the strike, including six children.
Impact and Casualties
Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov confirmed that the wounded include a three-month-old infant. Emergency services were deployed to the impact sites to provide medical assistance and assess the damage caused by the munitions.
Damage to Infrastructure
The aerial bombardment caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure throughout the city. Affected sites include a private medical center, a kindergarten, and several residential buildings, alongside multiple damaged vehicles.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent.
