An afternoon strike by a Russian FPV drone targeted a passenger bus in Zaporizhzhia on September 17, leaving eight people injured. The attack unfolded near a public transport stop in the Kosmichesky district while passengers remained inside the vehicle, according to acting regional governor Mykhailo Semikin. All injured individuals received immediate hospital treatment following the assault.
FPV Drone Strikes Passenger Bus in Zaporizhzhia
Escalating Casualty Totals Through the Afternoon
Initial statements released by Semikin via Telegram put the early casualty count at three injured people. Within half an hour, regional officials updated that figure to five, with every victim requiring hospitalization. Authorities noted that one of the initial victims remained in serious condition as reports continued to develop.
By the evening of September 17, regional updates confirmed that the final injury total had climbed to eight people, comprising four men and four women. In the wake of the incident, Semikin pledged that officials would take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of local roads, transportation networks, and residents.
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Key Details of the September 17 Assault
The strike occurred in the Kosmichesky district of Zaporizhzhia, directly striking near a public transport stop while people were inside the passenger vehicle. A total of eight people—four men and four women—sustained injuries in the attack involving an FPV drone. All eight injured individuals were hospitalized following the incident, with at least one person initially reported in serious condition.
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