What happened
A Russian glide bomb attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, including four children. The attack, which occurred on Saturday morning, also injured at least 32 others and left many more missing and believed to be under the rubble of destroyed residential buildings.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, stating that it was Russia's way of expressing gratitude for a recent US deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel imports. Zelensky argued that the attack, along with others on 13 regions overnight, demonstrated that Russia would continue to fight as long as it felt it could do so without facing significant pressure.
The attack on Zaporizhzhia, a major regional center with over 700,000 residents, has caused significant damage and disruption. Photos and videos from the scene show a mostly destroyed apartment block, with rescue workers searching for survivors amidst the rubble.
The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on Ukrainian cities, with Russia stepping up its targeting of civilian infrastructure in recent months. The conflict, which began in 2022, has resulted in a significant increase in civilian casualties, with the UN reporting a 55% jump in the first eight months of this year.
