Russians attack fire and rescue unit in Zaporizhzhia

Four rescuers were injured and 8 more are undergoing examination as a result of shelling by Russian troops of the fire and rescue unit of the Stepnohirsk community in Zaporizhzhia.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration Ivan Fedorov.

The Russians struck with FPV drones. The personnel were in cover during the Russian attack, but despite this, four rescuers were injured. Doctors assess the condition of the 48-year-old rescuer as extremely serious. The men, aged 49, 38 and 50, are in moderate condition. The injured are receiving necessary medical and psychological assistance.

As a result of the direct hit, the unit building and fire engines suffered serious damage.

During the evacuation of the injured to the stabilization point, Russian troops opened fire again. Two fire engines that were taking the injured and the entire personnel of the unit came under fire.

This is another example of deliberate and targeted attacks by the Russians on rescuers – people who save the lives of others every day, risking their own!”