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Russian missile fails to detonate in Zaporizhzhia

A Russian Kh-59/69 cruise missile struck Zaporizhzhia City but its warhead failed to explode upon impact.

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Zaporizhzhia City, Ukraine
Updated
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 09:21 UTC
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A Russian Su-35 fighter jet launched a Kh-59/69 cruise missile toward Zaporizhzhia City from an area north of Melitopol. The missile impacted in the city's Sotsmisto District, but its warhead failed to detonate, preventing significant damage or casualties. This incident represents another targeted strike on the regional capital amid ongoing Russian missile and drone campaigns across Ukraine.
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