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Russian drone strikes Ukrainian rescuers in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring 4

Tue, September 01, 2026 - 09:13
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The first details of the incident have emerged
Russian drone strikes Ukrainian rescuers in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring 4 Attack on the Zaporizhzhia region (illustrative photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine)

In the Zaporizhzhia district, a Russian drone attacked a vehicle of Ukraine's State Emergency Service that was responding to an emergency call. Four rescuers were injured in the attack, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration.

Russian drone attacked rescuers

On Tuesday, September 1, in Kushuhum, Zaporizhzhia district, a Russian drone struck a vehicle of Ukraine's State Emergency Service. At the time, the vehicle was heading to a fire that needed to be extinguished.

The vehicle was damaged in the attack. Four rescuers who were inside the vehicle were injured.

Injured rescuers are under medical supervision

After the attack, the injured rescuers received the necessary medical assistance. They are currently under medical supervision.

No other details about their condition or the extent of the damage to the vehicle were provided.

On the night of September 1, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. Eight people were killed, and seven others were injured, including three children.

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