Russian Kalibr missiles hit the residential sector of a frontline village in the Zaporizhzhia region, causing terrible consequences for local residents
According to officials, a nine-year-old child was killed as a result of the attack, and another 16-year-old teenager was wounded and is currently under medical care. Kremlin occupiers mercilessly attacked civilian infrastructure in the village of Pologi district, located near the combat zone. According to the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, the consequences of such targeted strikes significantly disrupt the lives of local residents. "As a result of the enemy attack, a 9-year-old girl was killed, and a 16-year-old boy was wounded. Such actions by the Russians are catastrophic and cause destruction in peaceful communities," Fedorov noted. Details of the incident indicate that Russian troops used cluster munitions for the attack, deliberately targeting residential areas. Preliminary information suggests that one residential building was completely destroyed, while several other structures, vehicles, and household outbuildings suffered significant damage due to the explosion and shock waves. The villagers are now in a state of shock and deep grief. The extensive destruction forces local authorities and rescue services to respond urgently, which confirms the high tension on the Zaporizhzhia front. This incident once again highlights the unjustified cruelty and cynicism of Russian occupiers’ actions in peaceful regions that are not involved in fighting but become their target. The Ukrainian government and international organizations condemn this cynical attack and call for an immediate cease to the aggression, as well as more decisive actions to protect peaceful communities. An investigation is ongoing in the region; law enforcement is establishing the details of the tragedy to hold those responsible accountable and to prevent further destruction and casualties. This is yet another reminder of the dangers of war and the urgent need to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict for Ukraine's security and peace.