Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones reportedly kill 9
Russia's use of glide bombs in Ukraine escalates, with a southern city hit and Ukrainian drones reportedly killing 9
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What happened
Russia has struck the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with glide bombs, killing one person and injuring dozens. The attack was carried out by Russian planes, according to Ukrainian authorities. Coverage from ABC News and Yahoo News agrees on the death toll and injuries.
The Ukrainian military has not yet specified the location of the drone strike. The identities of the casualties have not been released. The city of Zaporizhzhia is a strategic location in southern Ukraine.
The use of glide bombs, which are difficult to intercept, represents a significant escalation in Russia's tactics. The Ukrainian military has not yet responded to the Russian attack. The international community has condemned the use of glide bombs in civilian areas.
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Coverage (6)
- Russia fires glide bombs at southern Ukraine, killing one person Euronews.com · 4h ago
- Russia blasts Zaporizhzhia with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill 9 PBS · 7h ago
- Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 livingstonenterprise.net · 7h ago
- Russia fires glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 7h ago
- Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills one and injures dozens, authorities say Yahoo · 9h ago
- One killed and several injured in Russian guided bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia Українська правда · 9h ago
Questions people are asking
What is a glide bomb?
A glide bomb is a type of guided munition that is dropped from an aircraft and glides to its target. They are difficult to intercept due to their low flight path and high speed.
What is the significance of the city of Zaporizhzhia?
Zaporizhzhia is a major industrial and transportation hub in southern Ukraine. It is also home to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
What is the international response to the use of glide bombs in civilian areas?
The international community has condemned the use of glide bombs in civilian areas. The United Nations has called for an immediate halt to the use of such weapons in populated areas.
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