Russian Drone Strikes Fire-Rescue Unit in Zaporizhzhia Region, Wounding Rescuer

Russian forces struck a fire-and-rescue unit in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region with a drone, wounding one rescuer, the State Emergency Service (DSNS) reported. According to DSNS, the strike hit the territory of the fire-and-rescue unit as emergency workers were preparing to respond to a call.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “The occupiers deliberately struck the territory of the fire-and-rescue unit when emergency workers were preparing to respond to a call,” the agency said. The injured rescuer is receiving necessary medical assistance. The attack comes amid sustained Russian strikes across the Zaporizhzhia region. On Oct. 1 alone, Russian forces launched 741 attacks against 51 settlements in the region, according to regional authorities. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.