Russian Airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia: casualties and escalating tensions near the frontline
On Sunday, October 26, Russian forces conducted airstrikes on the village of Rivnopilly in Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in casualties and significant destruction.
According to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, a 63-year-old man was killed instantly during the attack, while another local resident suffered a concussion and was hospitalized.
This incident underscores the increasing activity of Russian troops in the region, raising concerns among residents.
Amidst these developments, the tension in Zaporizhzhia continues to grow: the city authorities have shown damaged multi-story buildings affected by Russian attacks, and the number of victims is rising.
Experts and volunteers highlight that Russian forces are increasingly breaching Ukrainian defenses and advancing deeper into the territory, worsening the crisis situation.
Data from the Air Reconnaissance Support Center indicate that in recent days, Russian troops advanced near Novogryhorivka and captured Poltavka in the Pologivsky district, adding to regional instability and uncertainty for local populations.