Moscow Orders Escalation of FPV Drone Terror Against Zaporizhzhia, Says Ukrainian Intelligence

Russian Assaults on Zaporizhzhia Region

According to Главком: Russian forces are intensifying their attacks across the Zaporizhzhia region, with 950 strikes recorded against 53 different populated areas in a single day. These bombardments left four civilians wounded. One major incident occurred during the night of June 18, when a Russian attack drone struck a civilian gas station in Zaporizhzhia city. Fortunately, no one was killed, but other shelling caused severe damage.

Damage and Official Response

Following the assaults, authorities received 60 reports of destroyed or damaged private homes, vehicles, and infrastructure facilities. This highlights the heavy toll on civilians and their property in the area.

According to Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense, the Russian military leadership has been ordered to ramp up supplies of attack drones and step up what it calls FPV terror against Zaporizhzhia. The primary targets for these kamikaze drones are the city's civilian infrastructure.

On June 19, Russian troops also launched guided bomb attacks on Kharkiv’s Kholodnohirskyi district, underscoring the occupiers' continued aggression. The situation in the region remains tense, with civilians facing ongoing threats. Local authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and follow safety protocols.

The situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast remains critical, as repeated strikes on civilian sites underscore the urgent need for public safety measures. Government and military officials are calling on citizens to remain alert and take steps to protect themselves and their families amid the rising danger. These developments also signal an escalation in the conflict that demands close attention from the international community.

The recent surge in attacks has left many civilians vulnerable, as highlighted by the overnight incident where a father and his 10-year-old son were injured in Zaporizhzhia. This alarming trend of escalating violence against non-combatants underscores the dire situation in the region. For a closer look at this tragic event and its implications for local residents, read more about the overnight strike that injured a young boy and his father.