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Russia attacks two communities in Zaporizhzhia: 3 people are injured, houses are destroyed

7 December, 2022 Wednesday
10:14

Russian forces struck two communities in the Zaporizhzhia region on the night of December 6-7. 

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This was announced by Zaporizhzhia regional state administration head Oleksandr Starukh.

He noted that the Russian forces fired at communities with S-300 missiles and drones. 2 houses were destroyed in one of the villages, and eight more were damaged. 3 people were injured, including a 15-year-old girl.

In another village, one house was destroyed, and 10 more were damaged. There is no casualties.

"There could have been much more casualties and damage if the defense forces hadn't shot down half a dozen UAVs," Starukh said.

Text from a Telegram post:

The Russian forces continue the night terror of our peaceful lands. This night, the Russian army attacked two communities in the Zaporizhzhia region with drones and S-300 missiles.

In one of the villages, 2 houses were destroyed and 8 more were damaged. Previously, is known about three wounded, including a 15-year-old girl.

In another village, one house was destroyed due to a rocket explosion, and 10 more were damaged. People, fortunately, remained intact.

There could have been much more casualties and damage if the defense forces hadn't shot down half a dozen UAVs.

Destroyed will be rebuilt!

Earlier, explosions were reported by residents of Zaporizhzhia. Information about the explosions began to arrive around 01:30 am. 

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