Russian Attack Injures 14 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
On Sunday, Russia launched an attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, targeting residential buildings and injuring 14 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared the news on X, stating, ‘Today in Zaporizhzhia, fourteen people were injured following a Russian strike. The rubble clearing continued throughout the day, and two people were rescued. Aerial bombs were dropped on ordinary residential buildings and city infrastructure.’
Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, specifically mentioning strikes in the regions of Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy with guided bombs. He said, ‘Additionally, Russian forces carried out strikes with guided bombs in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy regions.’ He added, ‘In Hlukhiv, several residential buildings were damaged. In the Kharkiv region, apartment buildings, energy infrastructure, and medical facilities were hit. This is the daily terror Ukraine faces.’
Reiterating Ukraine’s need for long-range capabilities and air defense systems, Zelenskyy said, ‘Russia is using around a hundred guided bombs each day against Ukraine. This is a constant reminder to all our partners who can help–that Ukraine needs more long-range capabilities, more air defense systems, and stronger sanctions against Russia.’
Earlier on September 22, Russia had launched an attack on a residential building in Kharkiv, which left 21 civilians injured. Zelenskyy shared on X, ‘Last night, Russia struck Kharkiv again, this time with aerial bombs targeting an ordinary residential building. As a result, 21 people were injured, including an 8-year-old child and two 17-year-old teenagers. Sixty residents were evacuated from the building. All are receiving the necessary assistance.’
The Ukrainian President further mentioned that over 900 guided aerial bombs and nearly 30 missiles of various types were used throughout the week by Russia. Thousands of civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia started its ‘full-scale invasion’ of the country in February 2022. However, Moscow denies intentionally targeting civilians.
Doubts Revealed
Zaporizhzhia -: Zaporizhzhia is a city in Ukraine. It is one of the places where people live and work.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy -: Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine. He is the leader of the country and speaks for the people.
Kharkiv -: Kharkiv is another city in Ukraine. It is also being attacked and people there are getting hurt.
Donetsk -: Donetsk is a city in Ukraine. It is one of the places where there have been attacks.
Sumy -: Sumy is a city in Ukraine. It is also facing attacks like other cities.
long-range capabilities -: Long-range capabilities mean the ability to hit targets that are far away. Ukraine needs this to defend itself better.
air defense systems -: Air defense systems are tools and weapons that help protect a country from attacks from the sky, like missiles or planes.
civilians -: Civilians are regular people who are not soldiers. They live in the cities and towns.
invasion -: An invasion is when one country sends its army into another country to take control. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
