The strike caused a major fire to break out. According to preliminary reports, there were no fatalities or injuries. Rescue workers and other emergency services were at the scene.
Briefly about the main points
- Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of 12 August.
- The «Epicentre» shopping centre, located in a residential area of the city, was hit.
- The fire engulfed around 10,000 square metres.
- According to preliminary reports, there are no fatalities or injuries.
- Due to the threat of further attacks, the firefighters suspended their fire-fighting efforts and took cover.
- Now that the fire has been extinguished, work is continuing on dismantling and demolishing the structures.
A fire broke out at the shopping centre
Russian troops attacked the regional capital with drones during the night. One of the enemy strikes hit the «Epicentre» building, located in one of Zaporizhzhia’s residential areas.
A major fire broke out at the shopping centre following the strike. The flames engulfed the premises and the building’s structure, and thick smoke rose from the point of impact.
According to local authorities and the emergency services, The area affected by the fire was around 10,000 square metres. Despite the extensive damage caused by the attack, preliminary reports indicate that no one was killed or injured.
Rescue workers suspended their operations due to repeated threats
Firefighting efforts were hampered by the threat of further Russian strikes. During air raid alerts, emergency services personnel were forced to temporarily suspend their work and head for shelters.
Once the danger had subsided, the rescue teams resumed their efforts to extinguish the fire. The necessary equipment and personnel were deployed to the operation. Representatives of other emergency services were also working at the scene.
The fire was eventually brought under control. Experts are currently dismantling the damaged structures and dousing the sources of the fire to prevent it from spreading again.
The extent of the damage is still being assessed
Exact level damage to the shopping centre No further details have been reported as yet. Footage released shows the building engulfed in flames and damaged premises.
Law enforcement officers are documenting the aftermath of yet another Russian attack on civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia. Final figures on the damage and potential losses are due to be released once emergency repairs have been completed and the area has been surveyed.
