On May 18, 2026, a Russian strike in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine resulted in two injuries and damage to a car, according to reports from local officials. The incident occurred amid ongoing hostilities in the area.
Regional governor Ivan Fedorov confirmed the attack on social media, stating that the strike hit a residential area. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the injured individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their conditions have not been disclosed.
The damaged vehicle was reported as a civilian car, highlighting the continued risk to non-combatants in the conflict zone. No further details about the type of munition used or the exact location within the region were immediately available.
This incident is part of a series of attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region, which has been a focal point of the war since Russia's invasion began in 2022. The area remains under frequent shelling, with civilian infrastructure often affected.