Russian drone attacks wound 5 in Vilniansk, cut power to 11,000 in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia Oblast overnight, wounding five people in Vilniansk and leaving more than 11,000 residents without power in Zaporizhzhia city, according to regional governor Ivan Fedorov.
As of this morning, five people were known to have been wounded in enemy attacks on Vilniansk, including women aged 19 and 77.
According to Fedorov, the aggressor struck Vilniansk with drones overnight, destroying and damaging private homes.
Late on Tuesday evening, the Russian forces attacked the regional center with drones, causing a large-scale fire in Zaporizhzhia.
Fedorov said the Russians hit an infrastructure facility, leaving more than 11,000 subscribers without power in two districts of the city.
“Restoring heat supply may be more difficult and take longer, especially in one of the city’s districts. However, electricity will be restored to all consumers. Additional ‘Points of Invincibility’ are being set up in the Komunarivskyi district. The situation is under control. Specialists are working, and we are doing everything possible for the fastest possible restoration,” Fedorov said.
In addition, a Russian drone damaged premises at the inpatient ward of one of Zaporizhzhia’s medical facilities, with windows shattered in the building. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties.