According to ABC News, Russian forces fired glide bombs at the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one civilian and wounding dozens. The strike, part of a broader pattern of aerial attacks in the region, highlights Russia’s continued use of precision munitions against Ukrainian targets.
Firstpost reported that the Russian air attack involved eight glide bombs deployed over a 90‑minute period, while NBC News noted that Ukrainian drones claimed the lives of nine Russian soldiers during the same raid. ABC News described the resulting damage as "enormous," underscoring the severity of the strike and its impact on the city’s infrastructure.
Zaporizhzhia has been a strategic target in the conflict because of its industrial assets and logistical importance. The city has faced repeated missile strikes, and the latest attack adds to the escalation of aerial bombardment in southern Ukraine.