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Casualties rise in Zaporizhzhia following Russian strike amid nationwide aerial assault

Casualties rise in Zaporizhzhia following Russian strike amid nationwide aerial assault

The death toll from a Russian guided aerial bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia on June 28 has increased to two, with 16 individuals injured. This occurred amidst a nationwide aerial assault by Russia.

The death toll from a Russian guided aerial bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia on June 28 has increased to two, with 16 individuals injured, according to local authorities. One victim was identified as a 53-year-old woman, while the identity of the second fatality is being established. This incident occurred during a significant nationwide aerial assault by Russia overnight into June 28, which involved approximately 150 airborne targets. The attack included two "Zircon" or "Onyx" anti-ship missiles launched from Russia's Kursk region, six "Iskander" ballistic missiles from Bryansk, and 142 strike drones. Ballistic missiles also impacted Kyiv, igniting fires near a residential building and at a car service station in the Darnytskyi district, causing casualties and damaging a non-residential structure. Separately, 241 combat engagements were reported along the front lines on June 27. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.

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