Russia Launches Glide Bomb Attack on Zaporizhzhia, Killing at Least 15, Including Children
On October 10, 2026, a Russian glide bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed at least 15 people, including three children, according to the BBC. The attack destroyed a large apartment block, with more victims potentially buried in the rubble. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the attack was Russia's way of thanking the US for a diesel deal.
Where Sources Diverge
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that the attack killed at least 15 people, including three children, while BBC World reported at least 20 people.
At least 15 people, including three children.
At least 20 people.
BBC World reported that the attack resulted in the destruction of a large apartment block, with more victims potentially buried in the rubble, while the BBC did not mention this detail.
More victims could still be buried in the rubble of a large apartment block that was destroyed.
No mention of the apartment block.
The BBC reported that the attack was Russia expressing its 'thanks' for a US diesel deal, while BBC World did not mention this detail.
Russia expressing its 'thanks' for a US diesel deal.
No mention of the US diesel deal.
BBC World reported that the attack killed at least 20 people, while the BBC reported at least 15 people.
At least 20 people.
At least 15 people.
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Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.
Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.
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.
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.