The occupiers attacked a fire and rescue station in Kramatorsk
Russian troops struck a fire and rescue station in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. At the time of the attack, the rescue workers were taking cover, so there were no casualties; however, the building sustained significant damage, and a fire broke out after the strike.
Russian occupiers attacked a fire and rescue station in Kramatorsk, according to a report from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Fortunately, all personnel were in a shelter during the strike. This is what prevented casualties and injuries among the rescue workers. The firefighting equipment, which could have been needed to respond to new attacks, was also not damaged.
However, the fire station building itself sustained serious damage. The blast wave partially destroyed the exterior brick wall and punctured the roof and floor slabs. Office spaces, furniture, and other property sustained significant damage, and the windows were blown out by the explosion. A fire broke out on the second floor of the building and on the roof following the impact. Rescue workers promptly began extinguishing the fire and put out the blaze covering an area of approximately 130 square meters. Despite the damage to their own station, they quickly brought the situation under control and prevented the flames from spreading.
The State Emergency Service emphasized that this is not the first time Russian troops have attacked emergency response units. Such attacks pose a particular danger, as rescue workers are the first to arrive at the sites of shelling, extinguish fires, clear debris, and assist affected civilians. “At the time of the shelling, the personnel were in a shelter, so none of the rescue workers were injured,” the State Emergency Service reported.
The agency also noted that despite the constant threat of further attacks, Kramatorsk rescue workers continue to carry out their duties. Every day, they respond to the aftermath of Russian attacks, rescue people, extinguish fires, and assist residents in the most dangerous situations. “Russia systematically attacks emergency response units, which are the first to arrive at the sites of shelling and assist civilians,” emphasized the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
Yet another strike on a fire station demonstrates once again that Russian forces are targeting not only civilian infrastructure but also the services that save people’s lives every day. Despite this, Ukrainian rescuers continue to work even under extremely dangerous conditions, fulfilling their duties and assisting the population after every attack. This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
As a reminder, over the past 24 hours, 268 combat engagements took place on the front lines, and nine areas where Russian troops were concentrated were struck.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces killed three residents of the Kherson region and wounded 19 others.
