Russian shelling of Ukrainian rescuers: there are dead and wounded
In the last three months, Russian forces have attacked units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine over 60 times, resulting in the deaths of five and injuries to more than 30 rescuers. The latest strikes occurred on November 5 in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that in the village of Prymorske, Zaporizhzhia region, Russian military attacked a rescue service vehicle with an FPV drone, injuring four rescuers. All the injured are receiving medical care.
The attack in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, targeted the territory of a fire station, damaging the building, a training tower, and over ten units of special equipment. A fire broke out, but there were no casualties. Earlier, on the night of November 4, Russian drones attacked the Kharkiv region, causing fires and injuries among civilians and firefighters.
Frequent attacks on rescue services raise concerns in Ukraine and beyond, as they complicate the work of services responsible for saving lives. Experts believe this could significantly impact the humanitarian situation in the region.
| Location | Type of attack | Casualties | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prymorske, Zaporizhzhia region | FPV drone | 4 injured | Vehicle damaged |
| Kramatorsk, Donetsk region | Airstrike | No casualties | Building, equipment damaged |
| Kharkiv region | Drones | Civilians and firefighters | Fires |
