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Russian Attack on Zaporizhzhia Kills Five People

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A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed five people and injured 11 others. The attack comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides launching aerial strikes.

The Deadly Attack on Zaporizhzhia

Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with glide bombs, killing five people, Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov said.

In a post on Telegram on Saturday, Fedorov said that Russian air strikes had injured 11 people, and the number was rising after the attack destroyed and damaged residential and non-residential buildings.

The Escalating Conflict

In recent weeks, Russia and Ukraine have escalated attacks as talks to end the conflict remain at a standstill.

On Saturday morning, an aerial attack killed one person and wounded nine others in the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine.

Warnings of a 'Massive Attack'

During his nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia was preparing for a “massive attack”.

“Tonight and in the coming hours, it is especially important to pay close attention to air raid warnings,” Zelenskyy said.

“The Russians have prepared for a massive attack. Please take care of yourselves,” he added.

Recent Drone Strikes

The latest drone strikes come two days after Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Moscow, sparking fires, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport.

Russia’s Ministry of Defence said on Saturday morning that its air defences shot down 187 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles across the country overnight.