A 10-year-old girl is among 18 people wounded in Zaporizhzhia by Russian guided bomb strikes.

Civilian Infrastructure Hit in Zaporizhzhia

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: On August 10, Russian forces used guided aerial bombs to strike civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding district. The attack wounded 18 people, including a 10-year-old girl who is in serious condition. The total number of casualties was reported by Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, at 13:42; he added that medical workers are giving all necessary care to the injured.

Destruction and Aftermath of the Attacks

The shelling caused extensive damage, with multi-apartment buildings, private houses, and cars hit. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the roof of a five-story building and four private vehicles caught fire. The blast wave and debris also damaged high-rise buildings, non-residential structures, and more than ten vehicles.

The regional prosecutor's office has opened a criminal investigation under Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which covers war crimes. This was announced via Telegram by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor's Office, Ivan Fedorov, and the State Emergency Service.

The assault highlights the continuing aggression of Russian forces aimed at civilian targets and has led to serious humanitarian consequences. - Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor's Office

Authorities have already launched an investigation, signaling intent to hold those responsible for war crimes accountable. Attacks on civilian infrastructure leave ordinary people unprotected, escalate regional tensions, and require urgent security measures along with humanitarian aid for the victims. Zaporizhzhia, a city in southeastern Ukraine, has faced repeated bombardments throughout the war.

The recent attack on Zaporizhzhia has raised serious concerns about the ongoing violence in the region. In a similar incident, a Russian airstrike resulted in 23 individuals being injured, including two children. This pattern of targeting civilian areas underscores the urgent need for international attention and support for those affected by such assaults.