Russian forces shell Zaporizhzhia: 5 injured, residential buildings damaged

Russian forces struck the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine on September 7, 2026, injuring five civilians and damaging multiple apartment buildings and a kindergarten, according to Ukrainian officials.

Attack details

The strike hit residential areas of the city, with multi-story apartment buildings sustaining structural damage. A kindergarten was also among the structures damaged in the attack. Five people were reported injured and received medical attention.

Ongoing pattern of civilian targeting

Zaporizhzhia, a large city in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, has been subjected to repeated Russian strikes throughout the war. The city lies close to the frontlines and hosts a significant civilian population despite ongoing military activity. Strikes on residential infrastructure, including schools and kindergartens, have been documented repeatedly by Ukrainian authorities and international observers.