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Death toll from Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia rises to 23
A Russian attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed 23 people, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Four of those killed were minors.
Ukraine’s civil protection service had earlier reported at least 20 deaths and 18 people injured, while rescue work was still underway.
Zelenskyy later said the search and rescue operation had finished.
The attack took place amid wider Russian strikes on Ukrainian homes and infrastructure.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine would stop attacks on Russian refineries if Russia stopped attacking Ukrainian energy facilities.
The latest death toll is higher than the figure reported on Saturday evening.
The death toll from a Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 23, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Four of those killed were minors, and rescue work at the site has been completed.
Earlier reports put the toll at at least 20 and said 18 people were injured.
The attack took place on Saturday in Zaporizhzhia, in southeastern Ukraine.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to stop attacks on Russian refineries if Russia stopped attacking Ukrainian energy facilities.
- Who
- At least 23 people were killed, including four minors. Ukrainian officials attributed the attack to Russia.
- What
- A Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia killed at least 23 people.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026; the toll was reported as 23 on October 11.
- Where
- Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.
- Why
- Not stated
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A Russian attack hit Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian civil protection officials reported at least 20 people killed and 18 injured, while search and rescue work continued.
Zelenskyy said rescue work had ended and the death toll had risen to 23.
- Death toll
- 23
- Minors killed
- 4
- Earlier reported injuries
- 18
- City
- Zaporizhzhia
- Rescue work
- Completed by October 11
Sources
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