Russian Forces Strike 39 Settlements in Zaporizhzhia Region: 2 Dead, 8 Wounded, Nearly 700 Attacks Recorded.

Russian Shelling of Zaporizhzhia Oblast

According to Novyny.live: On March 22, 2023, Russian occupation forces launched attacks on 39 populated areas across the Zaporizhzhia region. The assault left two people dead and eight others injured. Authorities documented a total of 700 strikes, including 395 drone attacks and 277 artillery bombardments. These operations caused widespread destruction, with 76 reports of damage to homes and infrastructure.

The targeted settlements included:

• Zaporizhzhia
• Novomykolaivka
• Baburka
• Bilenke
• Lysogirka
• Stepnogirsk
• Prymorske
• Stepove
• Pavlivka
• Lukyanivka
• Mali Shcherbaky
• Huliaipole
• Zaliznychne
• Shcherbaky
• Novodanylivka
• Novoandriivka
• Mala Tokmachka
• Charivne
• Bilogirya
• Myrne
• Girke
• Zelene
• Varvarivka
• Pryluky
• Dobropillya
• Tsvitkove

In addition, Russian military forces carried out 23 airstrikes on:

• Veselyanka
• Orikhiv
• Huliaipilske
• Zalyvne
• Shevchenkivske
• Tersyanka
• Nove Pole
• Samiylivka
• Shyroke
• Rivne
• Kopani
• Charivne
• Verkhnya Tersa
• Vozdvyzhivka

According to Ivan Fedorov, these strikes have severely compromised public safety and regional infrastructure.

Beyond the human toll, the attacks also hit an energy facility in Chernihiv Oblast. The situation in the region remains tense, with local residents continuing to bear the brunt of these aggressive actions.

This wave of attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast is part of Russia's broader aggression against Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014. Such incidents highlight the persistent threats faced by civilians and critical infrastructure, which could have serious consequences for regional stability. In wartime, providing aid to victims and rebuilding damaged facilities is essential for restoring normal life and security in the area.