On the night of 18 October 2026, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia twice, killing a 27-year-old woman and injuring two other people. Among the injured were a six-year-old girl and a 58-year-old woman. The strikes damaged two blocks of flats, 18 cars and an educational establishment. Mykhailo Semikin, acting head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported on the consequences of the shelling.
A Russian strike on a residential building claimed the life of a young woman
On the night of Saturday 18 October, the Russian army launched another attack on Zaporizhzhia. One of the strikes hit a residential building. Shortly after the strike, the acting head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Mikhail Semikin reported the death of a 27-year-old woman. At that point, details regarding other casualties were still being confirmed.
Subsequently, the regional authorities confirmed that two more people had been injured — a 58-year-old woman and a six-year-old girl. The statement released did not provide any details regarding the nature of their injuries or their condition.
Damaged high-rise blocks, cars and an educational establishment
According to updated information from the regional administration, Russian forces carried out two attacks on the city during the night. As a result of the shelling, two blocks of flats, an educational building and 18 cars were damaged.
The photographs released show smashed windows, damaged façades and debris from building structures near residential blocks. The area around one of the impact sites has been cordoned off with warning tape. Representatives of the city’s emergency services are working alongside the damaged buildings.
In Zaporizhzhia, the aftermath of the night-time attack is being dealt with
Following the Russian attacks, work has begun in the city to clear up the damage caused by the shelling. Municipal services are clearing away shards of glass and debris from damaged structures, inspecting the areas around buildings and providing the necessary assistance to residents.
The attack took place the continuation of shelling Zaporizhzhia, where the Russian army had been carrying out operations over the past 24 hours.
In particular, on the morning of 17 October, the city came under rocket fire targeting residential areas and infrastructure. At the time, five people were reported to have been injured, including a child.
Local authorities are continuing to assess the impact of the latest strikes. Residents of Zaporizhzhia are urged not to ignore air-raid sirens and to take shelter when danger is imminent.
