WarJune 28, 2026 1:36 pm • 2 min readAftermath of a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast on June 28, 2026. (Local authorities)At least eight people, including two children, were injured in Russian strikes against the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on the morning of June 28, Governor Ivan Fedorov said. A 5-year-old boy was reported to be in serious condition as a result of the attack."On a Sunday morning, the Russians struck the regional center. We have information about damage and a fire," Fedorov said.Zaporizhzhia, a major industrial city in southeastern Ukraine, has become a front-line city during Russia's full-scale invasion. Located around 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the battlefield, it is a frequent target of Russian attacks. Its proximity allows Moscow to strike it with a wide range of weapons.Fedorov reported the threat of guided aerial bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia Oblast at 10:05 a.m. local time. Seventeen minutes later, he warned of incoming high-speed missiles targeting the oblast and the city of Zaporizhzhia. Photos and videos published by the governor showed heavily damaged residential buildings as emergency crews evacuated residents and rescued pets from the rubble. The full extent of the damage was not immediately clear, as the attack was still ongoing. The drone threat persisted until the air raid alert was lifted at 12:58 p.m. Authorities continued to clarify the aftermath of the attack.As of 2022, Zaporizhzhia was home to around 710,000 people. While the city remains under Ukrainian control, roughly 70% of Zaporizhzhia Oblast is occupied by Russian forces.The morning strikes followed Russia's overnight missile and drone attack across Ukraine, which injured 36 people across the country.