Heavy glide bombs struck Zaporizhzhya and Kramatorsk on Sunday, killing at least 10 people. The strikes hit residential areas and left 45 others wounded across the region.
Dust and debris settled over shattered windows as emergency crews rushed to find survivors trapped under the rubble. The heavy bombardment marks a sharp escalation in aerial attacks against civilian infrastructure.
While rescuers worked through the wreckage, Ukrainian forces launched retaliatory missile strikes against a Russian industrial plant in Kramatorsk. The crossfire has left entire neighborhoods in ruins and families searching for loved ones in the dark.
The scale of the casualties remains difficult to confirm
The scale of the casualties in Zaporizhzhya and Kramatorsk remains difficult to confirm as crews continue to clear the debris. Local officials are preparing for further air raid alerts throughout the week.
The destruction of the industrial plant in Kramatorsk likely signals a period of intensified strikes on energy and manufacturing targets. Families are still searching for survivors in the dark.
The Russian military used glide bombs to strike Zaporizhzhya, Kramatorsk, and Chernihiv on May 5. The attacks killed at least 17 civilians and wounded 45 others.
Ukraine responded with missile strikes against a Russian industrial plant in Kramatorsk. The exchange of fire has intensified the conflict in the region.
Rescuers continue to search for survivors under the rubble. Local authorities warn that more air raid alerts are coming this week.
