Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people
Children are among the victims, authorities say, and more victims could still be buried in the rubble of a large apartment block that was destroyed.
BBC News reports: Children are among the victims, authorities say, and more victims could still be buried in the rubble of a large apartment block that was destroyed.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russian and Zaporizhzhia.
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