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13 hours ago
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Kyiv bids farewell to emergency workers killed while dealing with aftermath of Russian attack
A farewell ceremony was held in Kyiv for three emergency workers who were killed on 6 June in a Russian attack on Kyiv's Solomianskyi district. Pavlo Yezhor, Danylo Skadin and Andrii Remennyi had been clearing up the aftermath of another Russian strike. Source: State Emergency Service Quote: "These guys did not carry weapons, were not going into battle. They were killed while saving the lives of others. Their deed will go down in history. Their names will forever remain with us. This is a pain that cannot be put into words. We are still praying for the 21 wounded emergency workers from Kyiv and Ternopil who were also injured in enemy strikes that day. May you rest in peace." Details: According to Suspilne, over a hundred people came to pay their respects to the fallen firefighters and emergency workers. Among them were their relatives, friends and colleagues. Russia's attack on Ukraine on 6 June: what is known On the night of 5-6 June, Russian troops carried out a combined attack on Ukraine, using various types of missiles and drones. Many cities were affected, including Kyiv, Lutsk and Ternopil. Civilian infrastructure, residential buildings and cars were damaged. Svitlana Vodolaha, State Emergency Service spokeswoman, has said that Pavlo Yezhor, Danylo Skadin and Andrii Remennyi were the first to arrive at the scene of the strike. "When they were at the scene, there was an explosion. It is unclear whether it was a second strike or a Shahed drone that had not detonated earlier. This is unknown and will be determined by law enforcement. There was a very powerful explosion, which killed three emergency workers. Sixteen were wounded. Nine suffered serious injuries, while the others suffered concussions and minor injuries that were not life-threatening," Vodolaha said. Among the casualties are press officers of the capital's State Emergency Service, Pavlo Petrov and Inna Zhelchyk. According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, 22 people were injured in the attack on the capital. Meanwhile, 30 people were injured in an attack on Lutsk, Volyn Oblast, that also occurred on the same night. Two people were killed – a couple who were planning to get married. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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4 days ago
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Three emergency workers killed in Russian nighttime attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has reported that three members of the State Emergency Service have been killed in Kyiv while dealing with the aftermath of Russian strikes on the night of 5-6 June. Source: Klymenko on Telegram; State Emergency Service Quote: "Three members of the State Emergency Service have been killed in Kyiv while dealing with the aftermath of enemy strikes. They were working under fire to help people. Nine more emergency workers were wounded. Some are in a serious condition, and doctors are trying to save their lives." Rescue worker after a Russian strike Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Details: Klymenko noted that five firefighters were also injured while extinguishing a fire in Ternopil Oblast. All are receiving medical assistance. Rescue workers dealing with the aftermath of Russian strikes Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine The State Emergency Service reported that firefighters Pavlo Yezhor, Danylo Skadin, and Andrii Remennyi had been killed. The firefighters killed while dealing with the aftermath of Russian strikes Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote from the State Emergency Service: "The Russians took the lives of people who were the first to rush to deal with the consequences of the terrible strike. People who went on duty were ready for action, as usual. Before leaving for work, they kissed and hugged their wives and children... And they never came home... Each of them had a job they loved, dreams, and plans for the future. But the enemy decided otherwise." Background: On the night of 5-6 June, the Ukrainian capital was subjected to another combined attack by Russia. Civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, cars and metro tracks were damaged as a result of falling debris and strikes. Four people were killed and 20 were injured. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
