Massive Russian Missile and Bomb Attack Kills Six in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on the Zaporizhzhia region using a combination of missiles and guided aerial bombs. The strikes killed at least six civilians and wounded 19 others. Local authorities reported significant damage to residential areas and infrastructure. This attack is part of a broader surge in Russian aerial bombardment across Ukrainian cities, prompting President Zelenskyy to warn of further escalation and the potential use of North Korean equipment.
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 6
Source: Al Jazeera