Russian forces attack Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs, detonating in crowd, police reports – photos, video
Russian forces have struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, which exploded near the administrative building of an infrastructure facility and a roadway. The bombardment has claimed the lives of 13 people and left 32 injured. Source: National Police of Ukraine; Ukraine's State Emergency Service (SES)
Quote from the police: "The Russians delivered two strikes with guided bombs (FAB-500s equipped with UMPK guidance kits) on the city of Zaporizhzhia at 15:40 on 8 January. The bombs exploded amidst a crowd of people near an administrative building of an infrastructure facility and a roadway. The building and vehicles caught fire." [An UMPK is a guidance kit for converting unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions - ed.]
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Details: As of 19:30, 13 people were reported dead and 32 injured, most of whom were on the street or travelling via public transport.
Advertisement:Twenty-eight vehicles were damaged, including a tram and a bus.
The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia.Photo: SES
The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia.Photo: SES
The aftermath of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia.Photo: SES
The SES reported extinguishing a fire that had engulfed an 800-sq-m area of the administrative building and three vehicles.
Background: Russian forces attacked an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia.
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