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Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia Knocks Out Power to 40,000, Injures One

Officials say critical facilities are on backup power following 864 strikes across 41 settlements.

Overview

  • Regional authorities reported an infrastructure hit in the city on the morning of March 19 that triggered voltage fluctuations in several districts.
  • More than 38,000 residential customers and about 2,000 businesses lost electricity, with essential services switched to backup power sources.
  • The injured person from the morning attack is in serious condition, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene.
  • Over the previous 24 hours, officials tallied 864 strikes across the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in one death and two injuries.
  • The barrage included 596 drones, mostly FPV, along with 23 airstrikes, four MLRS strikes, and 241 artillery strikes, with 43 reports of damage to homes, non-residential sites, and infrastructure.