Strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv
On July 3, Russian forces targeted Zaporizhzhia using guided aerial bombs. The attacks killed 2 people and injured 17 others, with two of the wounded in critical condition. The oldest victim is 76 years old, while the youngest is just 11. The explosions caused severe damage, including shattered windows, destroyed vehicles, and fires in both residential and non-residential buildings. One affected site was an industrial facility, where premises were damaged. Notably, a 500-kilogram bomb landed near an apartment building, and Russian drones struck a branch of the 'Yuvileinyi' meat processing plant, temporarily halting its operations.
Additionally, on July 2, a Russian Shahed drone hit a Nova Poshta sorting center in Zaporizhzhia. However, there were no casualties in this attack, as employees had taken shelter.
Search and Rescue Operations in Kyiv
Also on July 3, search and rescue operations concluded in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district at the site of a nine-story residential building, where the bodies of 10 victims were recovered from the rubble. The total death toll from the attack on Kyiv has now reached 30 people.
“17 wounded and 2 dead from Russian attacks on the regional center,” said Ivan Fedorov.
The situation in Ukraine remains tense as assaults on civilian infrastructure continue, leading to numerous casualties and widespread destruction. Regional authorities are working tirelessly to address the aftermath of these strikes and provide aid to those affected. Amid the escalating security threat, it is crucial for the international community to maintain its support for Ukraine in countering aggression.
As the situation in Zaporizhzhia intensifies, the city has already faced another wave of attacks, leading to casualties and injuries among the civilian population. For more insights on the recent escalation of violence and its impact on the region, you can read about the latest Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, which occurred just hours before the events in Kyiv.