Russian glide bombs strike Zaporizhzhia, killing eight including three children
Russian guided aerial bombs struck Zaporizhzhia at 4:48 local time on 10 October 2026, killing eight people including three children and injuring sixteen, regional authorities said.
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Russian glide bombs struck Zaporizhzhia at 4:48 on 10 October 2026, killing eight people including three children.
Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs at 4:48 local time on 10 October 2026, killing at least eight people including three children. Ivan Fedorov, co-chair of the Defence Council of the Zaporizhzhia region, reported the final death toll on social media, saying the number of dead had risen to eight after initial reports listed seven fatalities.
Strike time and initial toll
Mykhailo Semikin, the Acting Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, initially reported seven deaths. His statement came before the death toll was updated to eight by other regional officials later that morning. The strike used glide bombs, guided aerial munitions released from aircraft outside the range of many air defence systems protecting populated areas.
Toll updated to eight
Sixteen people were injured in the attack according to the latest reports from regional authorities. Two of the injured remain in serious condition while most others are in moderate condition following the impact of the explosives. Twelve people were reported missing as rescuers searched through debris at the strike sites. Authorities said some victims may still be trapped under the rubble of damaged buildings in the city.
Sixteen injured, twelve missing
Search and rescue operations continued throughout the day following the strike. Emergency teams worked to locate survivors and recover bodies while medical staff treated the wounded at local hospitals. The attack occurred one day after Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami for diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war.
Rescue operations continue
Russian defence ministry officials separately reported capturing two settlements in the Kharkiv region around the same time. Ukrainian officials have not yet identified the specific aircraft or unit responsible for the glide bomb strike. Investigations into the attack are ongoing as part of broader documentation of war crimes in the region.
The city of Zaporizhzhia has faced repeated attacks since the start of the full scale invasion. Civilian infrastructure including residential buildings has been damaged or destroyed by numerous strikes over the past two years. Local hospitals in Zaporizhzhia have been treating casualties from regular air raids throughout the conflict. Medical staff reported high demand for emergency services following the latest strike on residential areas in the city.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Zaporizhzhia strike?
Eight people including three children were killed, according to regional authorities, who updated the toll from seven to eight on 10 October 2026.
What time did the strike happen in Zaporizhzhia?
The strike occurred at 4:48 local time on 10 October 2026, when Russian forces struck the city with guided aerial bombs.
Are rescue operations still ongoing at the strike sites?
Search and rescue operations continued throughout the day as emergency teams searched debris for survivors who may still be trapped under rubble.
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Written by Kaer from public reporting. Checked 10 October 2026.
