Russian Glide Bombing of Zaporizhzhia Residential Areas
Russian aircraft launched eight powerful glide bombs on residential districts of Zaporizhzhia within a 90-minute window. The strike killed a 71-year-old woman and wounded 31 others, including a 16-year-old girl. Authorities reported significant damage to 22 apartment buildings across four city districts. The use of guided Soviet-era munitions carrying up to 3,000kg of explosives continues to challenge Ukrainian air defenses in southern urban centers.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 1
Source: 1News New Zealand