Russian planes fire glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens - AP News
They publishedRussian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens - AP News
First reportThe Independent · 3 Aug, 09:33Z
Latest reportAP News · 3 Aug, 09:53Z
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Why it matters
What
Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, killing one woman, wounding 31 people, and damaging 22 apartment buildings.
Why
The attack struck four districts, underscoring the civilian toll of guided Soviet-era munitions used against southern Ukraine.
Watch
Zelenskyy urged allies to supply Patriot air defense systems to help Ukraine counter ballistic missiles.
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Summary
- Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia over 90 minutes.
- Bombs hit residential districts, killing a 71-year-old woman and wounding 31.
- Damage affected 22 apartment buildings across four city districts.
- Ukraine seeks Patriot air defense systems to counter ballistic missiles.
- Officials reported additional drone strikes and other regional attacks overnight.
Summary
- Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia over 90 minutes, regional chief said.
- The attack damaged 22 apartment buildings across four districts.
- A 71-year-old woman was killed and 31 people were wounded, including a 16-year-old girl.
- Ukraine says glide bombs are Soviet-era munitions retrofitted with guidance systems.
- Zelenskyy urged allies to supply Patriot air defense systems to counter ballistic missiles.