Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, stated, "Three districts within the city had been damaged, one apartment building destroyed as well as at least 15 private houses." His remarks highlight the severe impact of the overnight airstrikes on civilian infrastructure and the ongoing dangers faced by residents. He indicated potential for more casualties, saying, "More people may still be trapped under the rubble," emphasizing the urgency of rescue efforts in the aftermath of the attack.
The deaths in Sumy underscore the brutality of the ongoing conflict, with officials noting, "Most of the fatalities occurred during the second strike, which hit as emergency services arrived at the scene and as patients evacuated." This illustrates not only the peril facing civilians but also the challenges for first responders in the face of coordinated attacks.
In a significant retaliation, Russian authorities reported that they shot down an unprecedented wave of drones, with "Russia's Ministry of Defence reported that it had shot down 125 drones overnight across seven regions." This statistic portrays the scale of Ukrainian drone operations against Russian infrastructure, a response to the ongoing military pressure and indicates escalating efforts from both sides in this conflict.
Local governor Aleksandr Gusev remarked on the aftermath of the drone strikes, stating, "Images on social media showed flames rising from the windows of the top floor of a high-rise building," underlining the collateral damage caused by these aerial assaults and the continuing cycle of violence that affects non-combatants directly.
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