Russia targets Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, killing 13 and injuring 18

The city's rescue operation is ongoing, and the number of victims is constantly updated.

President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences to the relatives and friends of the victims of the attack.

"Unfortunately, the number of victims may increase. There is nothing more cruel than air bombs on the city, realizing that ordinary civilians will suffer. We need to put pressure on Russia for terror. We need to support the protection of lives in Ukraine. It is possible to end such a war with a reliable peace only through force," he wrote.

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At approximately 4:00 p.m., Russian soldiers initiated an attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia by launching guided aerial bombs. Two of these bombs were aimed at residential buildings and caused destruction.

Due to the shelling, several high-rise buildings, an industrial complex, and other infrastructure in the city were destroyed. Debris also struck a tram and a minibus carrying passengers, while nearby parked cars were also affected.