Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia kills one, injures seven

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Ukraine

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Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia kills one, injures seven

A Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia killed one person and injured seven. Emergency crews fought the fire for hours, destroying part of the roof and upper floors. Rescuers had to halt work due to air raid sirens, complicating the response.

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