Massive Airstrike on Zaporizhzhia: Destruction, Casualties, and Rescue Operations
On the morning of September 23, Zaporizhzhia faced a severe air attack that caused widespread destruction and human casualties.
According to the latest reports, Russian forces launched missile and aerial strikes on residential and industrial facilities, with the attack lasting nearly forty minutes.
The most striking incident involved hitting a private house, resulting in one person’s death, with rescue teams extracting the body from the rubble.
At 6:05 AM, Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, announced via Telegram that rescue operations are ongoing.
It was also reported at 1:21 AM that during the night, several buildings were damaged, and a fire broke out—firefighters are battling the flames and searching for potential victims among the debris.
Preliminary information indicates that not only residential buildings but also infrastructure was affected, causing significant disruption to city life.
The number of injured is still being clarified, but several residents have been reported wounded.
Emergency services are working tirelessly to eliminate the consequences of the attack and begin debris removal.
This was one of the most extensive airstrikes since the conflict began, highlighting the ongoing threat to peaceful residents of Zaporizhzhia and underscoring the need for strengthened defenses and international support.