Death tl in missile strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to nine

Chief of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, announced this on Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform.

"Despite the efforts of medical staff, another injured victim, a 74-year-d man, passed away in the hospital. The enemy attack on the city center has now claimed nine lives," Fedorov wrote.

In a televised statement, Fedorov confirmed that the search and rescue eration at the site of the missile strike has been ongoing for more than a day.

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Pele are still believed to be trapped under the rubble.