Russians strike in Zaporizhzhia — SES reports a kindergarten came under attack

Rescuers at the site of the hit. Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration

Russian invaders have struck at Zaporizhzhia. At least five people were injured in the attack.

This was reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov on Monday, October 21.

Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

"At least five people were injured in the enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia," noted Fedorov.

The head of the Regional Military Administration also added that a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman are in serious condition. Three others are in moderate condition.

"Medical personnel are providing them with all necessary assistance," Fedorov assured.

Rescuers help the victims. Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Ivan Fedorov talks to rescuers. Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
The destroyed building. Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
Rescuers transport a victim. Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration

The State Emergency Service (SES) added that as a result of a missile strike on a kindergarten in Zaporizhzhia, four people were injured. Rescuers extracted two individuals from the rubble.

"The two-story building of the kindergarten was partially destroyed. Vehicles were damaged by the blast wave and debris. Firefighters managed to extinguish a fire in two garages," the Sate Emergency Service reported.

Search and rescue operations are currently ongoing.

The destroyed building of the kindergarten. Photo: SES
A rescuer at work. Photo: SES
Rescuers near the destroyed kindergarten. Photo: SES

Earlier, we reported that the number of victims of Russian air strikes in Zaporizhzhia increased on October 19. According to the latest data, the occupiers wounded ten people.

As a reminder, the National Police said that the occupiers had attacked Zaporizhzhia with aircraft bombs. The occupiers hit near private houses.