According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported this.

“While extinguishing a fire in an open area of one of the region’s forest districts, the enemy launched a drone strike against firefighters who were performing their duties,” the statement reads.

According to the State Emergency Service, four rescuers were injured as a result of the attack; all of them suffered post-concussion syndrome.

Additionally, two individuals suffered minor shrapnel wounds: One emergency responder was injured in the arms, and the other in the neck.

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“Doctors provided the necessary medical care to all the victims,” the State Emergency Service added.

As reported by Ukrinform, over the past 24 hours, Russian invaders carried out 1,107 strikes on 49 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the strikes on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district, 14 people were wounded, including three children.

Photo: State Emergency Service