Russian drone destroys rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in Kremenchuk
Photo: Aftermath of the Russian attack on the Kolibri children's center in Kremenchuk (facebook.com/DSNSKMRU)
A specialized children's center called Kolibri (Hummingbird) was completely destroyed in a Russian attack on November 8 in Kremenchuk, Poltava region. The facility had been helping children with disabilities and special educational needs for nine years, according to a Threads post by the center's founder, Anna Andriienko, as well as the Poltavshchyna outlet.
According to Anna Andriienko, a Russian drone struck the center's building. No military personnel were inside at the time of the attack.
A fire broke out following the strike. The blaze destroyed classrooms, therapy rooms, teaching materials and specialized equipment used for children's rehabilitation. Three residential apartments were also damaged.
The Kolibri center had been operating in Kremenchuk for nine years. It provided assistance to children with special educational needs, ranging from early intervention services to preparation for studying in inclusive school classes.
Other facilities damaged in the Russian attack on Kremenchuk
The children's center was not the only facility hit during the evening attack. According to Poltava Regional Military Administration head Vitalii Diakivnych, a multi-story residential building and a hotel were also struck.
As of the evening of November 8, seven people had been injured in the Russian attack. They included a 16-year-old teenager who was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
As a reminder, Russian forces attacked Kremenchuk with strike drones on the evening of November 8. The first explosions were heard in the city at around 7:45 p.m.
A multi-story residential building and a hotel were hit, resulting in fires.
