Sixteen civilians injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials say


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  • Monday, 23 Sep 2024

Firefighters and rescuers work at a site of an apartment building damaged by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, in this handout picture released on September 23, 2024. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia region/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) -At least 16 civilians were injured, including a 15-year-old boy, late on Sunday in Russia's air strikes on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.

Zaporizhzhia Governor Ivan Fedorov said on the Telegram messaging app that Russia dealt at least seven air strikes to the city and the surrounding district, damaging 13 apartment buildings, educational institutions, cars, garages and private residences.

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