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Russian Strikes Kill 5 in Zaporizhzhia and Lozova, Injuring 36

Russian military strikes on October 22, 2026, killed five people and injured 36 in Zaporizhzhia and Lozova, Ukraine. The attacks targeted civilian areas, with the Lozova market strike resulting in two deaths and 36 injuries, while a separate strike in Zaporizhzhia claimed three lives. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the casualties.

On October 22, 2026, Russian military forces launched strikes on two locations in eastern Ukraine. In Lozova, a market was hit, killing two people and injuring 36. The Zaporizhzhia strike, reported later in the day, resulted in three deaths, with the number of injured unspecified. Ukrinform, a Ukrainian news outlet, provided the casualty figures for both incidents. The strikes occurred during ongoing Russian military operations in the region, targeting civilian infrastructure. The exact method and timing of the attacks were not detailed in the reports.

Where Sources Diverge

The Lozova market strike was reported with specific casualty numbers, while the Zaporizhzhia strike had a lower death toll but unspecified injuries.

ukrinform

Two killed, injury toll rises to 36

ukrinform

Death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to three

The timing of the Zaporizhzhia strike was not specified, while the Lozova strike was reported with a specific time.

ukrinform

Two killed, injury toll rises to 36

ukrinform

Death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to three

The method of the strikes was not detailed in either report, with only the locations and casualty numbers provided.

ukrinform

Two killed, injury toll rises to 36

ukrinform

Death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to three

The sources did not provide any additional context or analysis on the strikes, focusing solely on the casualty numbers.

ukrinform

Two killed, injury toll rises to 36

ukrinform

Death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to three

Timelines

Sources

StateUkrinformOct 22, 11:58 PM
Death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to three - Ukrinform

Death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to three  Ukrinform

StateUkrinformOct 22, 10:59 PM
Russian strike on Lozova market: Two killed, injury toll rises to 36 - Ukrinform

Russian strike on Lozova market: Two killed, injury toll rises to 36  Ukrinform