In Zaporizhzhia, following a Russian attack, local media reported a fire in the area of a shopping centre. Footage released shows thick black smoke rising above the building. On the night of 26 October, Russian troops also damaged private homes, cars and a commercial building. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, two people were injured.
- Local media are reporting a fire near a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia.
- Photographs of thick black smoke rising above the building have appeared online.
- As a result of the Russian Federation’s night-time attack, private homes, cars and a commercial building were damaged.
- A 30-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man were injured.
What is known about the fire near the shopping centre
On the morning of 26 October, local news outlets published images of a fire in Zaporizhzhia. The photographs show a commercial building with a large column of thick black smoke rising above it.
At the same time, official reports of the night-time attack do not currently make it possible to determine whether the shopping centre shown in the image was directly hit.
Acting Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration Mikhail Semikin confirmed damage to a commercial building, private homes and cars. A fire broke out at the site of one of the strikes.
According to preliminary reports, two civilians — a 30-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man — were injured as a result of the overnight shelling. Both are receiving the necessary medical treatment. The report does not specify exactly where they were injured.
For the second day running, Russia has been attacking commercial premises in Zaporizhzhia
The day before, on the morning of 25 October, Russian troops also launched an attack on one of the retail premises Zaporizhzhia. This was reported by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defence Council.
A fire broke out following the strike, which the emergency services managed to bring under control. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.
Consequently, over the past two days, damage to civilian commercial property has been reported in Zaporizhzhia as a result of Russian strikes. The regional authorities are continuing to assess the consequences of the night-time attack on 26 October.
