A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 13 and injures dozens of civilians.

A daytime Russian missile attack on the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 civilians and injured about 60 others Wednesday.

“On January 8, at 15:40, Russians launched two strikes with guided aerial bombs (FAB-500s with UMPK guidance kits) on the territory of the regional center. They exploded among a crowd of people near the administrative center of the infrastructure facility and the roadway. The building and vehicles caught fire,” the statement said.

The number of deaths as a result of the Russian strike has now increased to 13 people, according to statements from President Zelenskyy and the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov.

“The enemy targeted residential buildings with two guided aerial bombs. Currently, we know of 13 dead and 18 injured. All the injured are being transported to hospitals. At least four of the victims are in critical condition,” reported the head of the Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov.