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Russia's night UAV and missile strikes kill one, injure 46 in Zaporizhzhia, including infant

23 January, 2025 Thursday
12:52

On the evening of Wednesday, January 22, the occupying Russian forces launched strike drones at Ukraine. Drone debris fell in Kharkiv. A missile strike in Zaporizhzhia killed one man and injured 46 others

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Kharkiv region: Drone debris and explosions

At 9:04 PM, Oleh Syniehubov, head of Kharkiv's regional military administration, reported an explosion in Kharkiv. Preliminary reports indicated the presence of a Russian drone in the area.

Later, Syniehubov confirmed that debris from a Russian Shahed drone had fallen in the Kholodnohirskyi district of the city.

"Another strike was recorded outside the city. No casualties so far," he added.

Zaporizhzhia: Explosions and casualties

Around 10:00 PM, Suspilne reported an explosion in Zaporizhzhia.

"Stay away from windows and balconies. Stay safe!" wrote Zaporizhzhia’s acting mayor, Rehina Kharchenko, at 9:52 PM.

By 10:06 PM, Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration, reported that a fire had broken out in one district due to a Russian strike. Initial information suggested no casualties.

At 10:11 PM, Fedorov reported more explosions. Later, he confirmed that the city had been hit by five Shahed drones.

"Emergency services are working on the scene," he stated.

Around 4:02 AM, Suspilne again reported explosions. Within minutes, Fedorov confirmed repeated strikes on Zaporizhzhia, with at least four explosions heard. Preliminary reports indicated injuries.

By 4:27 AM, people were reported trapped under rubble. Emergency crews rushed to assist.

"Among the injured are four State Emergency Service workers. They’ve been hospitalized and are receiving medical care," Fedorov said.

At 4:50 AM, the number of injured climbed to 10, with residential buildings damaged. By 5:07 AM, 16 injuries were confirmed.

Later updates from Fedorov revealed five people in serious condition.

"The condition of five others is moderate, including two emergency workers. The rest will receive outpatient care," he said.

Among the injured was a 2-month-old baby, who was hospitalized.

Later, Ivan Fedorov reported that a 47-year-old man died as a result of the Russian attack.

By 7:30 AM, the injured count had reached 24. An hour later, another person sought medical help.

"One high-rise building was destroyed, and 30 others were damaged. Private houses and non-residential buildings in the Shevchenkivskyi and Oleksandrivskyi districts were also hit. Utility workers are already addressing the damage," Fedorov added.

President Zelenkyy said that the number of victims of the Russian missile attack in Zaporizhzhia had increased to 26.

“During the repeated attack, our rescuers were wounded, who were eliminating the consequences. All relevant services are working at the scene. They are doing everything to help people as much as possible,” he wrote.

As of 10 AM, according to Fedorov, 31 people have sought medical help, with 22 of them currently in the hospital in moderate condition. He also added that a 2-month-old baby is among those hospitalized.

Later, Reрina Kharchenko reported that the number of victims had increased to 46.

Mykolaiv: Explosion reported

At 11:52 PM, Suspilne reported hearing an explosion in Mykolaiv.

Kyiv region: Damage from drone debris

In the Kyiv region, Acting Regional Administration Head Mykola Kalashnyk reported that falling debris from downed Russian targets damaged four private homes, a car, a power line, and a cafe.

No injuries were reported.

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