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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UKRAINE
Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia region kills 99-year-old woman and injures child
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A Russian aerial bomb strike on Balabyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast killed a 99-year-old woman and injured a 12-year-old girl, Ukrainska Pravda reports. The child sustained blast and shrapnel injuries.
HOW THIS BRIEF WAS MADE 1 outlet: 1 international. Automated sourcing and summaries by the BLUF engine. Corrections
Why it matters
The attack has caused civilian casualties in Ukraine. The report identifies no direct U.S. impact; those affected are residents of Balabyne and the surrounding area.
What happens next
The supplied report does not describe further military or official steps, or provide an update on the injured child.
Any update on the injured child
Further information on damage or casualties from the strike