On the morning of Sunday, December 14, Russian forces carried out a massive strike on the city of Zaporizhzhia. The attack hit an ATB store, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.

According to preliminary data, the Russians attacked a grocery store in one of the city’s neighborhoods. The store’s name was not officially announced, but from photos of the impact, it is visible that it is an ATB chain store.

As of 11:00 a.m. local time, four people were reported wounded.

Shortly before the strike’s consequences became clear, Fedorov warned about the threat of aerial bomb attacks on the city. Just a few minutes later, Fedorov reported another strike in Zaporizhzhia. In a different part of the city, cars were on fire.

So far, no information about casualties has been received. The attack continues.

According to updated data, the number of injured has risen to six. Among the wounded are a child and a State Emergency Service employee.

Victims of the attack on the shopping center continue to seek medical help. In addition, ambulance crews have been dispatched to other strike sites. The Russians continue to attack the regional center.

Context: Attacks on Zaporizhzhia

Russia regularly attacks Zaporizhzhia using drones, missiles, and aerial bombs.

For example, on the morning of December 7, Russia struck Zaporizhzhia and the region with guided aerial bombs. Private houses, farm buildings, and power lines were damaged.

The enemy also carried out massive attacks on Zaporizhzhia on the evening of November 25. Dozens of houses were damaged, and around twenty people were injured in the strikes.

Details from the December 14 Attack

Russian forces hit a residential area of Zaporizhzhia on the morning of December 14, damaging an ATB supermarket and injuring several people.

The details were shared by Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov on Telegram. He said emergency crews rushed to the scene, while the consequences of the strike were still being established.

The attack continued, with cars burning in another part of the city. No new casualties were reported initially. Local residents were urged to remain in safe locations until the shelling ended.