Ukraine: Russian Airstrike on Zaporizhzhia Kills 13, Injures 113; Zelenksy Blames ‘Deliberate’ Attack
Russian forces have struck the center of the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, according to authorities. The airstrike occurred during the day on January 8, targeting a crowded area near an infrastructure object and a roadway. The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that two guided aerial bombs were dropped, causing a fire at a prominent industrial enterprise, purportedly at the main administrative building of Motor Sich.
Emergency services confirmed that a blaze broke out, engulfing 800 square meters of the administrative building. The attack resulted in severe damage to four administrative buildings, residential multi-story dwellings, 27 vehicles, a tram, and a minibus. As of the morning of January 9, 13 people have been confirmed dead, with 113 injured, including a 13-year-old girl. 59 people have been hospitalized, with 10 in critical condition.
Ukrainian officials have condemned the attack as a deliberate act of aggression. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces struck the city with the "intent to kill and destroy."
"Russia wants only more war and more victims," Zelensky added.
The regional administration declared January 9 as a day of mourning in Zaporizhzhia.
