A drone strike by Ukrainian forces on a market in the Zaporozhye Region has resulted in at least five fatalities and 18 injuries, according to local reports.
The attack occurred on Friday, leaving residents in a state of shock as rescue services continue to respond to the emergency.
The casualty count is preliminary, and officials have stated that the situation is ongoing, with victims being rushed to a local hospital.
The official has described the attack as deliberate, targeting civilians who were buying groceries, and has accused Ukrainian forces of adopting a pattern of attacks against civilian locations.
The incident follows a series of overnight attacks on the region, which have resulted in three fatalities and several injuries, including the driver of a truck hit by a drone and an elderly couple.
Additionally, an overnight missile strike in the Belgorod Region killed one woman and injured another, according to regional authorities.
The situation in the region remains fluid, with ongoing reports of attacks and casualties.
