Russian drone attack kills civilian in Zaporizhzhia, leaves Sumy without power
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Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:18:00 +0300

Sumy regionThe head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration reported that Russian drones attacked the Sumy community last night."There were two hits. Fortunately, not in residential areas. No one was injured. Due to the attack, part of the city is temporarily without electricity," he said.Energy workers are working to restore power.Later, the city's military administration clarified that one strike hit a warehouse building, causing a fire. No one was injured.As a result of the other strike, part of the city is without electricity, and one water pumping station has lost power."Due to the Russian attack and power outages on September 16 from 02:50 a.m., one of the city's water intakes lost power. Water supply is temporarily unavailable for residents of Khimmistechko, Basiv, Kharkivska Street, Serhiy Tabala Street, Kholodnoyarska Brigade Street, Myru Street, Bohun Street, Svobody Avenue, and adjacent streets," the city council added.Zaporizhzhia regionThe head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported that in the evening Russian troops carried out another massive attack on Zaporizhzhia region. Around 11:32 p.m., the first explosions were heard in the region. Almost immediately, a warning about possible use of cruise missiles was issued, which is still active.At 11:45 p.m., repeated explosions were recorded. As of 11:50 p.m., one person was reported injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of the Russian strike. Information on the aftermath is being clarified.Just a few minutes later, at 11:55 p.m., explosions were heard again in the region.“Damaged cars, broken windows, and damaged facades. These are the preliminary consequences of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia,” Fedorov said. In one district of the city, the Russian strike caused a fire.At 12:38 a.m., explosions were heard again in the region.According to Fedorov, as of 12:51 a.m., five people were injured in Zaporizhzhia due to the Russian attack.“The Russians continue to attack the regional center. As a result of a strike on private housing, five people were reportedly injured. Other consequences of the attack are being assessed,” he wrote.Later, he clarified that the Russians had carried out at least ten strikes on Zaporizhzhia. Private houses and non-residential buildings were destroyed, and fires broke out.According to updated data, as of 01:20 a.m., one person was killed and seven were injured, including one child, as a result of the Russian attack.“Emergency teams are working at the strike sites. The injured are receiving necessary medical care,” Fedorov said.As of 02:35 a.m., the number of people injured in the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia had risen to nine.A 4-year-old girl was among the injured and is also under medical supervision; her life is not in danger.At 06:04 a.m., Fedorov reported that the number of injured had increased to 13, including two children.The injured children, aged 4 and 17, are under medical supervision. One person, a 41-year-old man, was killed.Kyiv regionAt 12:40 a.m., a UAV was detected in Kyiv region, and air defense systems were activated.At 01:10 a.m., Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that air defense forces in the capital were targeting Russian UAVs.Later, the State Emergency Service reported that Russian troops attacked a site where rescuers were working."On the night of September 16, a Russian UAV attack caused a fire in the parking lot of a shopping center. While extinguishing the fire, the aggressor struck the site again, damaging two fire trucks," the report said.The fire has been extinguished. Thirteen rescuers and three pieces of equipment were involved in the operation.Kharkiv regionThe State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that last night a Russian drone attacked the village of Velykyi Burluk in Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, causing a large fire at a local agricultural enterprise.The Russian drone strike set a warehouse building on fire, affecting an area of about 1,000 square meters.There are no casualties or injuries.
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