Russian drone attack leaves at least 30 injured in Zaporizhzhia

The south-eastern Ukrainian city faces destruction as multiple buildings are hit.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-02

The latest news on Russia and Ukraine. On Thursday night, a Russian drone attack struck Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, causing widespread fires and injuring at least 30 people, including a child. Regional authorities reported at least 10 strikes.

The Ukrainian air force managed to intercept most of the 150 drones launched, but some still caused significant harm. The strike also crippled a key railway plant in the city, further escalating the toll. You can check out some of the images from the attack here.

Zaporozhye, Ukraine - Spring 2021: Panorama of the dam of the Dneproges hydroelectric power station. Dnepr River. Sunny weather. View from above

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