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Russian Drones Strike Zaporizhzhia and Vinnytsia, Hitting Civilian and Critical Infrastructure

Emergency crews continue verification of damage plus casualty figures after the overnight strikes.

Overview

  • Two drones hit Zaporizhzhia around midnight on 26 September, igniting a fire that partially destroyed a shop, regional officials said.
  • Nearly 9,000 customers in the city lost electricity following the strike, according to the Zaporizhzhia regional administration.
  • Preliminary reports from Governor Ivan Fedorov indicated injuries, with final casualty numbers pending confirmation.
  • Vinnytsia Oblast authorities reported a UAV strike on a critical infrastructure facility during the night of 26–27 September.
  • Local officials noted multiple explosions across the Zaporizhzhia region as responders assessed damage and initiated repairs.