Russian strikes injure 16 in Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine targets weapons depot in Russia

theguardian.com September 30, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC

Russia launched guided bomb strikes on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 16 people and damaging residential buildings and railways. The attacks occurred early Sunday morning, with local officials reporting significant destruction and delays in train services. In a separate incident, Ukraine claimed to have sent over 100 drones to attack a major weapons depot in Russia's Volgograd region. The Ukrainian military reported a fire and explosions at the site, which was allegedly storing Iranian weapons. Russia stated it had destroyed 67 drones during the attack. Denmark announced a financial package of 1.3 billion kroner ($194 million) to support Ukraine's defense efforts, with plans to produce weapons in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Norway is considering building a border fence with Russia to enhance security.


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