Russian drone strike hits fire station in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring firefighter
A fire and rescue unit came under attack as Russian forces continued strikes on the region, Ukrainian officials say.
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Russian forces attacked a fire and rescue unit in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region using a drone, injuring one firefighter, according to Ukrainian officials.
The strike targeted emergency responders in the region, which has repeatedly come under Russian attack throughout the ongoing war. Details on the firefighter's condition following the attack have not been fully disclosed.
Attacks on emergency services and civilian infrastructure in frontline and near-frontline regions such as Zaporizhzhia have been reported on a recurring basis since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian authorities have previously raised concerns about strikes affecting emergency responders, arguing that such attacks hinder the ability of rescue workers to respond to the broader humanitarian and safety needs of residents in affected areas.
The incident adds to the continuing pattern of drone and missile attacks reported across multiple Ukrainian regions as the conflict continues.
Sources
- Russian attack strikes fire station in Zaporizhzhia, injuring firefighter — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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