Russian forces launch 862 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in a day leaving three dead and three injured

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RUSSIAS WAR AGAINST UKRAINE 22.10.2026 / author:
Russian forces launch 862 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in a day leaving three dead and three injured

During the day, occupation forces shelled 48 settlements across the region

Enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district resulted in three deaths and three injuries. In total, Russian forces launched 862 attacks against 48 settlements in the region during the day. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing the Telegram channel of Ivan Fedorov / Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 28 air strikes on a number of settlements in the region, including Komyshuvakha, Kushumug, Zaporozhets, Hryhorivske, Odarivka, and others. Massive attacks using unmanned aerial vehicles were also recorded.

Use of drones and artillery

A total of 633 strikes using UAVs of various modifications, predominantly FPV drones, were recorded during the day. Enemy drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, Vilniansk, Stepnohirsk, and dozens of other towns and villages.

In addition, the occupiers carried out 4 multiple launch rocket system attacks on Pavlivka, Huliaipilske, and Kopani. Artillery strikes accounted for 197 hits in frontline areas.

Infrastructure and housing destruction

As a result of intensive shelling, specialized services received 90 reports of damage to residential buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure facilities. Relevant specialists are eliminating the consequences of enemy attacks on the ground.

Photo: Ivan Fedorov / Zaporizhzhia Oblast

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