15 killed as Russian guided bomb devastates Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine

A devastating Russian airstrike utilizing guided aerial bombs (KABs) struck the city of Zaporizhzhia today, killing at least 15 civilians and wounding 16 others, Ukrainian emergency officials reported.

The confirmed the grim toll in a statement released on Saturday, revealing that three children were among those killed in the attack. An additional two children are reportedly among the 16 wounded victims receiving medical treatment.

"Search and rescue operations are ongoing," the stated, noting that teams are actively digging through rubble to locate survivors.

Russia has increasingly relied on highly destructive guided aerial bombs—known as KABs—to target Ukrainian cities and frontline infrastructure. Local authorities expect the casualty figures to rise as search operations continue and further details emerge from the blast sites.