A Russian guided aerial bomb flattened a private home in Zaporizhzhia overnight on July 27, killing a 67-year-old man, while a 22-year-old survivor was pulled from the rubble after several hours.
Overnight on Monday, July 27, 2026, a Russian guided aerial bomb slammed into a private home in the city of Zaporizhzhia, leveling the structure and killing a 67-year-old man, according to the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration. Hours later, rescuers pulled a 22-year-old man out of the wreckage alive. Volunteers Support Ukraine is following the aftermath of yet another guided-bomb strike on the city's residential streets.
The KAB struck directly in a residential neighborhood, reducing the house to a tangle of splintered timber, brick, and roofing sheets. Emergency crews spent hours combing through the debris after the blast. A 67-year-old man died under the ruins of his own home.
Little of the structure remained standing; walls cracked and collapsed while household belongings lay scattered across the wreckage.
Amid the destruction, rescuers delivered a rare piece of good news: a 22-year-old man was found alive under the rubble after several hours of searching. He was hospitalized and, according to available information, is expected to recover.
Emergency responders and medics worked through the night at the scene, tending to residents affected by the strikes.
The strike on Zaporizhzhia was one part of a wider wave of Russian attacks that night. In Sumy region, occupying forces dropped at least seven guided aerial bombs on Sumy community, injuring five civilians — none of them life-threatening. This latest hit on Zaporizhzhia also continues a recurring pattern of guided-bomb strikes the city has endured in recent weeks.
Nights like this are a stark reminder of how precarious ordinary life remains in Ukrainian cities. Volunteers Support Ukraine keeps helping people affected by the war with whatever aid it has on hand, from emergency supplies to support for families who have lost their homes. Every bit of assistance matters to those left picking through the wreckage of a strike like this one.
We continue to monitor the situation and invite anyone who wants to help to join in supporting Ukrainians facing the daily consequences of Russian aggression.
