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Russian Forces Target Civilians in Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia, Injuring 8 People

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Russian Forces Target Civilians in Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia, Injuring 8 People
Damaged residential building in Kryvyi Rih after Russian drone strike on October 10, 2024. (Source: Dnipropetrovsk region governor)

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, this morning, injuring 8 people in total and causing mass destruction.

In Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, a residential building sustained significant damage, with the roof destroyed and a stairwell in one section of the building collapsing as a result of a Russian drone strike, reported local governor Serhii Lysak on October 10.

Debris from Russian drone near the residential building it hit in Kryvyi Rih, October 10. (Source: Dnipropetrovsk region governor)
Debris from Russian drone near the residential building it hit in Kryvyi Rih, October 10. (Source: Dnipropetrovsk region governor)

An 82-year-old woman was injured in the attack and has been hospitalized, her condition is stable. Six people were rescued from the damaged part of the building.

The attack also caused a gas pipeline rupture, resulting in a fire. The fire was successfully extinguished, and emergency crews have repaired the gas leak.

Aftermath of Russian ballistic missile strike in Zaporizhzhia on October 10. (Source: Zaporizhzhia region governor)
Aftermath of Russian ballistic missile strike in Zaporizhzhia on October 10. (Source: Zaporizhzhia region governor)

In addition, Russian forces struck residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, destroying and damaging 29 houses, reported regional governor Ivan Fedorov. 6 people were injured and received medical assistance.

Aftermath of Russian ballistic missile strike in Zaporizhzhia on October 10. (Source: Zaporizhzhia region governor)
Aftermath of Russian ballistic missile strike in Zaporizhzhia on October 10. (Source: Zaporizhzhia region governor)

Earlier, Russian forces hit a civilian ship in Odesa port with a ballistic missile, killing 7 people and injuring 11.

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