Russian drone hits civilian car in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, injuring two people
Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "Two people have been injured in an enemy first-person view drone attack. The Russians targeted a civilian vehicle in Malokaterynivka."
Details: Fedorov said that the vehicle had been damaged, and the people injured in the attack are receiving medical assistance.
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