Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones on January 2: what was damaged and are there any casualties

Attack on Zaporizhzhia on January 2

According to Главком: On January 2, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with strike drones, causing significant damage but no casualties. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported the attack on Telegram, noting that explosions occurred in the city at 23:45.

As a result of the attack, the following were damaged:

• residential buildings;
• shopping center;
• civil infrastructure.

On New Year's Eve, prior to the attack, five civilians were injured. Among the injured were two women aged 44 and 59, as well as two men aged 56 and 76. One of the injured was hospitalized.

'The Russians continue to terrorize our people in peaceful cities in the new year.' Yulia Svyrydenko

She also emphasized that 'the enemy will not achieve its goals.' For their part, representatives of the regional military administration confirmed that 'fortunately, no one was injured' as a result of the attacks on January 2.

Impact of the Conflict on Civilians

The attack on Zaporizhzhia is part of the ongoing military operations in eastern Ukraine, which continue despite the New Year celebrations. The Ukrainian authorities continue to emphasize the threats to civilians, highlighting that such actions violate international norms. This situation demonstrates how the conflict affects the daily lives of ordinary citizens and the need for protection and support from the state and international partners.