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Russian planes fire glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens - AP News

Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, killing one woman, wounding 31 people, and damaging 22 apartment buildings.

SourcesThe Independent09:33 UTCAP News09:53 UTCSave

Key points

From AP News’s report
  • Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia over 90 minutes, regional chief said.
  • The attack damaged 22 apartment buildings across four districts.
  • A 71-year-old woman was killed and 31 people were wounded, including a 16-year-old girl.
  • Ukraine says glide bombs are Soviet-era munitions retrofitted with guidance systems.
  • Zelenskyy urged allies to supply Patriot air defense systems to counter ballistic missiles.

Why it matters. The attack struck four districts, underscoring the civilian toll of guided Soviet-era munitions used against southern Ukraine.

What to watch. Zelenskyy urged allies to supply Patriot air defense systems to help Ukraine counter ballistic missiles.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens”

Key points from The Independent
  • Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia over 90 minutes.
  • Bombs hit residential districts, killing a 71-year-old woman and wounding 31.
  • Damage affected 22 apartment buildings across four city districts.
  • Ukraine seeks Patriot air defense systems to counter ballistic missiles.
  • Officials reported additional drone strikes and other regional attacks overnight.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

“Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia over 90 minutes, regional chief said.
  • The attack damaged 22 apartment buildings across four districts.
  • A 71-year-old woman was killed and 31 people were wounded, including a 16-year-old girl.
  • Ukraine says glide bombs are Soviet-era munitions retrofitted with guidance systems.
  • Zelenskyy urged allies to supply Patriot air defense systems to counter ballistic missiles.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens”
Key points from The Independent
  • Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia over 90 minutes.
  • Bombs hit residential districts, killing a 71-year-old woman and wounding 31.
  • Damage affected 22 apartment buildings across four city districts.
  • Ukraine seeks Patriot air defense systems to counter ballistic missiles.
  • Officials reported additional drone strikes and other regional attacks overnight.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia over 90 minutes, regional chief said.
  • The attack damaged 22 apartment buildings across four districts.
  • A 71-year-old woman was killed and 31 people were wounded, including a 16-year-old girl.
  • Ukraine says glide bombs are Soviet-era munitions retrofitted with guidance systems.
  • Zelenskyy urged allies to supply Patriot air defense systems to counter ballistic missiles.

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Ranked 3rd of 10.

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+1.0
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High-reliability sources
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Corroboration by independent outlets
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Score
8.8

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