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# Russian strikes injure 12 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine says

> Aug 10 (Reuters) - Russian strikes injured at least 12 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, the country's foreign affairs ministry said on Sunday.

By Reuters · Published 10 August 2025, 23:03 SAST · Updated 10 August 2025, 23:03 SAST

## Key points
- In a grim reminder that peace is still a distant dream, Russia's guided bombs turned Zaporizhzhia into a scene of chaos, injuring at least a dozen and prompting President Zelenskiy to call for global solidarity against the escalating violence.
- Russia's aerial bombardment of Zaporizhzhia struck residential areas, injuring at least 12 people, according to Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed casualties and praised first responders for their efforts in the aftermath of the attack.
- Zelenskiy emphasized the need for increased sanctions and global pressure to address the ongoing conflict.
- Zaporizhzhia remains a critical frontline in the war that began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

## Content

Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, hitting residential areas, a bus station and a clinic, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.

"At least 12 people were injured, one of whom was rescued by emergency workers from under the rubble of destroyed structures," the post added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said first responders, medics and police officers are working to help after a strike by Russian bombs in Zaporizhzhia.

"Unfortunately, there are casualties," Zelenskiy said.

"That is why sanctions are needed, pressure is needed." Strength is needed – of the United States, of Europe, of all nations in the world that want peace and stability in international relations, Zelenskiy added.

Zaporizhzhia has been on the [front lines](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL1N3TY059&linkedFromStory=true) of the war that Russia launched against its smaller neighbour in February 2022.

(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)