Explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia as Russian forces launched a KAB towards the city.

This morning, February 6, explosions were heard in the area of Zaporizhzhia. Prior to this, the launch of guided aerial bombs by Russian occupiers towards the populated area was recorded.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine referring to the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and "Suspilne Zaporizhzhia.

The explosion in Zaporizhzhia was heard around 07:03.

Before this, the Air Forces had informed about the activity of Russian tactical aviation in the southeastern direction and warned of the threat posed by the occupiers using aerial weapons.

At 06:57, the military reported the detection of launches of guided aerial bombs (GAB) by enemy tactical aviation in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Just two minutes later, the Air Forces reported the movement of GAB from the adversary towards the city of Zaporizhzhia.

Update: No casualties reported in Zaporizhzhia

As reported by the head of the OVA, Ivan Fedorov, in his Telegram, residents of one area in Zaporizhzhia "heard an explosion."

"Emergency services have been dispatched to assess the situation. Preliminary information indicates there are no casualties," the official stated.

Russian Strikes on Zaporizhzhia

It is noteworthy that the city of Zaporizhzhia, like other populated areas in Ukraine near the front line, is frequently subjected to Russian strikes. The occupiers use guided aerial bombs, rockets of various types, and drones for shelling.

For instance, on January 8, Russian terrorists carried out an aerial strike on Zaporizhzhia. At that time, two bombs hit residential buildings in the Shevchenkivskyi district, landing on the central street of the residential area. Due to the enemy attack, there were casualties and injuries, with the numbers continuing to rise.

Fedorov explained in a comment to RBK-Ukraine why there were so many casualties in the city. According to him, the strike occurred when locals were returning home after their work shifts.

As of the latest data (as of January 27), the number of casualties from that Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 15.