India, July 21 -- At least two people were killed after Russian aerial bomb strikes hit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia on Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as rescue teams rushed to the scene.

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said: "A rescue operation is underway in Zaporizhzhia following Russia's aerial bomb strikes."

Confirming the casualties, he added: "Tragically, as of now, two people are confirmed dead. My condolences to their families and loved ones. There are reports of injuries."

According to the Ukrainian president, one of the strikes hit a residential apartment building.

"Apartments on floors one through seven are on fire. All emergency services - first responders and medics - are on the scene doing everything they can to help ...