Eight injured in Russian morning strike on Nova Poshta hub in Zaporizhzhia – photo, video

Eight people have been injured in a Russian attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia on the morning of 17 March.

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration; Ukraine's Air Force

Details: The Air Force said that Russian drones and "high-speed aerial assets" were heading towards Zaporizhzhia.

At 06:20, Fedorov and local media outlets reported explosions in the city.

At 06:27, information emerged about a strike on Zaporizhzhia and by 06:32 Fedorov confirmed that three people had been injured in the attack.

Update: Fedorov later added that the strike had hit an area near one of the distribution hubs belonging to a logistics operator.

Quote: "Seven employees were at work at the time of the attack.

Four suffered concussion, while three sustained cuts to the head and body."

Update: Fedorov posted photos from the scene, which show that the Russians struck a Nova Poshta distribution hub. [Nova Poshta is Ukraine's largest private postal operator – ed.]

"The number of people injured has risen to eight. Six employees sustained concussion. Two are in a moderate condition," he added.

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