Death toll in Russia’s missile attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 14

The death toll in Russia’s missile attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia, which took place on October 6, 2022, has increased to 14.

The relevant statement was made by Zaporizhzhia City Council Secretary Anatolii Kurtiev on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Grievous news continue to come from the site of the apartment blocks affected by yesterday’s [missile] attack, where dismantling works are underway. At the moment, the death toll has increased to 14,” Kurtiev wrote.

Earlier, 11 civilians were reported killed.

A reminder that, on October 6, 2022, the Russian military launched missile strikes on downtown Zaporizhzhia. Over 50 buildings were destroyed. As of October 7, 2022, fifteen people were listed as missing.

Photo: Dmytro Smolienko, Ukrinform

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