Ukraine: Impressions from Zaporizhzhia

Sep 21, 2026

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Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army An aerial work platform is used during a response to a fire caused by an overnight drone attack in Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. Zaporizhz Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-historic260921_npXvS.jpg
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the overnight drone attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. Zaporizhzhia Ukraine Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-historic260921_npQl1.jpg
Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia Rescuers extinguish a fire at the Intrade shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on September 21, 2026. The fire broke out following a Russian drone attack during the night. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. Zaporizhzhia Ukraine Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-russiana260921_npwYx.jpg
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the overnight drone attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. Zaporizhzhia Ukraine Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-historic260921_npgow.jpg
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the overnight drone attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. Zaporizhzhia Ukraine Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-historic260921_npbGr.jpg
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the overnight drone attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. Zaporizhzhia Ukraine Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-historic260921_np5Dp.jpg
Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia A fire burns at the Intrade shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on September 21, 2026. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. Zaporizhzhia Ukraine Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-russiana260921_np54K.jpg
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A fire, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack, rages in Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinf Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic Building of Zaporizhzhia National University Struck by Russian Army - Ukraine A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls? Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people Copyright: xSmoliyenkoxDmytro Ukrinform ABACAx
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A woman films Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, which caught fire in an overnight Russian drone attack, in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured., Credit:Dmytro Smolienko Ukri Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024959
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army An aerial work platform is used during a response to a fire caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inju Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024974
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024948
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024935
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024919
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A fire, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack, rages in Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured., Credit:Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform A Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024906
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A fire, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack, rages in Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured., Credit:Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform A Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024890
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024875
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024856
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024844
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024821
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A firefighter holds a torchlight during a response to a fire caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024812
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024800
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024768
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A fire, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack, rages in Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured., Credit:Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform A Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024834
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024751
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A firefighter stands on a ladder during a response to a fire caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024737
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024725
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024713
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024699
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024685
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024673
Historic building of Zaporizhzhia National University struck by Russian army A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls™ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were inj Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox xUkrinformx xAvalonx 1137024661
A rescuer uses an aerial work platform to extinguish a fire at Academic Building No. 3 of Zaporizhzhia National University, caused by an overnight Russian drone attack in the Oleksandrivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. The building, a cultural heritage site and architectural monument of local significance, was formerly the Oleksandrivsk Girls’ Gymnasium, built in 1902. A significant portion of the historic structure burned down in the attack. Buildings No. 4 and No. 5 also sustained damage, with windows shattered. The Russian strike additionally destroyed a shopping centre and damaged multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform) Historic building of Zaporizhzhia N Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox
Smoke rises from the Intrade shopping centre that caught fire due to an overnight Russian drone attack, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform) Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox
A firefighter rolls out of a fire hose during a response effort to a fire in the Intrade shopping centre caused by an overnight Russian drone attack, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform) Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox
A fire caused by an overnight Russian drone attack rages in the Intrade shopping centre, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform) Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox
A law enforcer stands in front of the burning Intrade shopping centre that caught fire due to an overnight Russian drone attack, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform) Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox
Rescuers extinguish a fire at the Intrade shopping centre, which broke out following a Russian drone attack during the night, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform) Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox
Rescuers extinguish a fire at the Intrade shopping centre, which broke out following a Russian drone attack during the night, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform) Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox
Rescuers extinguish a fire at the Intrade shopping centre, which broke out following a Russian drone attack during the night, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 21, 2026. On Monday night, Russian forces struck the southeastern city with strike UAVs and an FPV drone. The attack destroyed the shopping centre and damaged a university building as well as multi-storey residential blocks. Six people were injured. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko Ukrinform) Russian army attacks shopping mall with drones in Zaporizhzhia Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox

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