Zaporizhzhia
Coverage of Zaporizhzhia in the Nexus archive.
- Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 5 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike by Moscow
Recent attacks by Russian and Ukrainian forces resulted in multiple deaths across Ukraine and Russia's Krasnodar region. The reports follow a deadly strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih that killed 16 people, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported missile strikes hitting Kyiv infrastructure.
- Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 4 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike by Moscow
Russian drone and missile strikes killed people in Ukraine, while Ukrainian drone attacks struck Russia's Krasnodar region. The latest major incident occurred a day after Russian drones hit a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, killing 16 people. Furthermore, the United Nations reported that Kyiv was one of the hardest-hit cities in July, and Ukraine has shifted the war by striking Russian oil facilities.
- Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 2 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike
Ukraine has experienced recent Russian drone and missile attacks, resulting in multiple casualties. The country suffered a deadly shopping mall strike in Kryvyi Rih that killed 16 people, while Kyiv's railway infrastructure was also hit by missiles. These strikes have prompted Ukraine to target Russian facilities, including an oil refinery in the Samara region.
- Early Edition: August 11, 2026
President Trump asserted that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz and demanded that Iran pay compensation for damages, including citing the 17 U.S. sailors killed on USS Cole. In separate conflicts, Russian attacks struck Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, while Ukraine is exploring shipping grain by rail through Moldova as an alternative export option due to Russian actions targeting the Odesa port hub.
- Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help
Russian aerial attacks with missiles and drones killed at least nine civilians in Ukraine, prompting President Zelenskyy to warn that Moscow is receiving military assistance from North Korea. The warnings point to increasing missile production, troop preparation, and the utilization of North Korean equipment, suggesting Russia is preparing for escalation rather than peace. Attacks also struck parts of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
- Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help
Russia attacked Ukrainian cities, killing at least nine civilians in locations including Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk. During these attacks, President Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is receiving military assistance, such as ballistic missiles, from North Korea. He also stated that Russia is preparing for escalation through increased missile production and troop mobilization.
- Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help
Russia conducted aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities using missiles, drones, and glide bombs, killing at least nine civilians, according to officials. President Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is receiving new military assistance for its invasion from North Korea, citing the use of ballistic missiles supplied by Pyongyang in recent attacks. The conflict highlights Russia's preparation for escalation through increased missile production and mobilization efforts.
- Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill 9
Russian forces dropped glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one and wounding dozens, while Ukrainian drones caused casualties in Russia's Krasnodar region. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's military cooperation agreements and called for stricter sanctions on Russia.
- Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones reportedly kill 9
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with eight glide bombs, killing one and wounding dozens, while Ukrainian drones reportedly killed nine people in Russian regions. Ukraine seeks more U.S. Patriot missiles to counter Russian ballistic missiles, as both sides accuse each other of civilian casualties.
- Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens
Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, killing one and wounding dozens. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy urged allies to supply more Patriot missiles to counter Russian attacks, while U.S. President Trump delayed a decision on licensing Ukraine to produce Patriots. Russian forces also struck infrastructure in Crimea and damaged Wildberries warehouses in Russia.
- Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens
Russian planes dropped glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens. Ukraine lacks effective countermeasures against the Soviet-era weapons, prompting President Zelenskyy to urge allies for more Patriot missiles. Attacks also targeted Crimea and a Russian logistics company's warehouse.
- Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens
Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and wounding 31, including a 16-year-old girl, while damaging 22 apartment buildings. Ukrainian officials highlighted the lack of effective countermeasures against Russian glide bombs and ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to urge international support for U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems.
- Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse
Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia killed at least five people and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, part of Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Moscow's war effort and economy. Russian air defenses downed 635 Ukrainian drones, while reciprocal attacks on Ukrainian cities caused casualties.
- Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five people in Russia and damaged industrial sites, including a Wildberries warehouse. Over two weeks, Ukraine targeted more than a dozen Wildberries depots as part of its campaign against Moscow's war effort. Russia also launched attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing at least two people.
- Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five people in Russia and damaged multiple industrial sites, including a Wildberries warehouse. Russian air defenses intercepted 635 drones, while Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones, with 24 hitting targets. Separate Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv killed two people.
- Boris Johnson Goes ‘Into Ukraine’s Kill Zone’ for New Documentary
Boris Johnson's Channel 5 documentary follows his 72-hour visit to Zaporizhzhia, where he meets drone units, observes destruction in Komyshuvakha, and criticizes Western complacency in Ukraine's war. He argues Ukraine requires greater support as it faces an existential conflict.
- Russia’s Olympic win comes with a price for Putin
Russia's reinstatement to the Olympics required the country to renounce claims on Ukrainian territories in Donbas, sparking domestic backlash from pro-war commentators. The International Olympic Committee reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee, but Ukraine appealed the decision, arguing it violates the Olympic Charter.
- Zelenskyy visits Britain as new PM signals more support for Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Britain to meet with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, emphasizing continued UK support for Ukraine. The UK will provide Ukraine with intellectual property for its Stone Cloak electronic warfare system, and Zelenskyy is set to meet with over 200 Ukrainian military personnel training in Britain. The visit follows ongoing drone attacks by Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure and Russia’s retaliatory strikes causing casualties and damage.
- Britain's new leader is set to host Zelenskyy, signaling UK's support for Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reaffirm British support for Ukraine. The visit includes sharing the UK's 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system and a military exercise for Ukrainian personnel. The meeting occurs amid ongoing Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and retaliatory strikes by Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy to meet sailors and Britain's new leader on visit to a UK port
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a naval base in England to discuss continued UK support for Ukraine. During the visit, Zelenskyy also met Ukrainian military personnel in an exercise focused on enhancing war-fighting capabilities, and the UK announced it will share the intellectual property for its 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine continue exchanging drone attacks, with recent strikes causing casualties and infrastructure damage.
- 2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed two people and wounded civilians in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia, while Ukrainian drones struck a Russian-held area in Donetsk, killing four civilians. Russian forces claimed to have downed 133 Ukrainian drones over Russia, the Black Sea, and Crimea.
- 2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones
Russian attacks in Ukraine killed two people and injured others, including in Kyiv where fires broke out. Ukrainian drones struck Russian-held Horlivka, killing four civilians. Both sides exchanged strikes, with Russia reporting intercepting 133 Ukrainian drones.
- 2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, killing at least two people and wounding others. Ukrainian drone attacks in Russian-held Horlivka killed four civilians, while Russian forces claimed to have downed 133 Ukrainian drones. Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted Ukraine's strengthened position amid ongoing tit-for-tat strikes.
- Russian Aerial Bombs Hit Zaporizhzhia, Killing 1, Injuring 6
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia on July 26 using guided aerial bombs, damaging a gas station, warehouses, a residential building, and an educational institution. The attack resulted in one fatality and six injuries, prompting a war crimes investigation by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
- Russian Aerial Bombs Strike Zaporizhzhia, Killing One and Injuring 11
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with three guided aerial bombs, targeting a water purification enterprise. The attack killed one woman and injured 11 people, including three children.
- Russian Jet-Powered Drone Hits Sumy Post Office, Killing 2
A Russian jet-powered drone attacked a post office in Sumy, killing two people, while another attack in Zaporizhzhia injured a man.
- Russia Strikes Zaporizhzhia, Kills 3, Injures 2, Including a Child
Russian armed forces struck Zaporizhzhia, killing three people and injuring two others, including a child. A residential house caught fire and nearby buildings sustained blast damage.
- EU extends right to stay for Ukrainians, except for men of military age
The EU extended the right to stay for Ukrainians, excluding men of military age. Ukrainian soldiers practiced military skills at a training ground near the Zaporizhzhia front line.
- 12 Injured in Zaporizhzhia After Russian Airstrikes
Twelve people were injured in a Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, according to regional official Ivan Fedorov. The attack, which occurred around 4 p.m., resulted in 54 people being examined by 8 p.m., including 13 individuals with disabilities and two internally displaced persons. Russian forces conducted four strikes, leading to a fire at one location, but no immediate need for temporary housing has been reported.
- Russia Launches Overnight Drone Barrage Across Ukraine, Hitting Odesa, Zaporizhzhia
Russia launched overnight drone attacks on Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and the Chernihiv region in Ukraine, damaging transport infrastructure, injuring civilians, and causing electricity outages for nearly 69,000 consumers.
- Did Putin Give Up Part of the Spoils of War in Ukraine Because of the Olympics in America?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The IOC cites the Russian committee's removal of regional sports organizations from Ukrainian territories Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia as the basis for its decision. The article questions whether Russia is quietly renouncing control over these territories and what it might seek in return.
- Azov Mayhem, Tavria Offensive Tactics, How to Shoot Stuff Down
Ukraine is expanding its campaign against Russia’s shadow tanker fleet, fuel infrastructure, and rear-area logistics while concentrating forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector and testing new drone-led assault tactics. The air battle between the two sides is intensifying.
- Zaporizhzhia’s mayor says Russian advance reaches city’s outskirts
Zaporizhzhia’s mayor reports a Russian advance reaching the city’s outskirts. Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia.
- Russian attacks kill 3 across Ukraine, strikes Kyiv for second consecutive night
Russian attacks killed three people across Ukraine, including one in Kyiv, which experienced consecutive night strikes. Ukraine’s Air Force reported 169 drones and seven missiles launched by Russia, with significant damage to infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia. Russia claimed to target arms facilities in Kyiv and reported downing Ukrainian drones in Saratov and Rostov regions.
- Massive Ukraine Drone Attack Knocks Crimea Off Power Grid, Strike Packages Hit Russia
Ukrainian kamikaze drones caused a total blackout in Crimea, targeting substations, military bases, and ports. Partial blackouts occurred in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk, while Russian oil sites were also struck. Russia reported downing 519 drones.
- Kyiv struck by second deadly Russian attack in less than a week
Russia launched a deadly barrage of strikes on Kyiv, killing at least fourteen people. President Volodomyr Zelensky had warned of an imminent attack hours earlier. The city of Zaporizhzhia was also struck, and Moscow claimed to have captured Kostyantynivka, which Kyiv dismissed.
- Russian Strikes Kill One in Izyum, Wound Three in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian missile strike killed one person and injured three in Izyum, Kharkiv region, while a drone attack in Zaporizhzhia wounded three men. Additional weekend bombardments included fatal drone strikes in Bohodukhiv and prior bombings in Kramatorsk, Kharkiv city, and Sumy.
- Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Drone Instructors in Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on the Rubikon UAV training center in Pokrovsk's Lazurnyi neighborhood, killing 10-15 Russian personnel and destroying drone equipment and toxic chemical-laden ammunition. The attack is part of a 40-day SBU operation targeting Russian logistics, fuel depots, and drone command posts in occupied territories including Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
- Russian Drone Strikes Kill Two in Kharkiv Region
Russian forces attacked Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv region with drones on July 5, killing two men and damaging commercial buildings. A separate drone strike in Kharkiv city's Kyivskyi district injured three people. Previous attacks in Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy caused civilian injuries and infrastructure damage.
- Russian Strikes Hit Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia and Sumy, Injuring 11
Russian forces conducted multiple strikes on civilian and industrial areas in Ukraine, injuring 11 people. A guided aerial bomb hit a supermarket in Kramatorsk, injuring five, including an 11-year-old boy. In Zaporizhzhia, five strikes partially destroyed an apartment building and injured three, including a child, while a gas station strike in Sumy injured three women.