Ukrainian First Responders Killed in Russian Double-Tap Strike
Tragically, five State Emergency Service of Ukraine rescuers lost their lives and at least five others were injured in Kharkiv on June 15 while battling a fire ignited by a subsequent Russian strike. This devastating event underscores the perilous nature of their work, as Ukraine continues to mourn those who bravely risk their lives to save others. The renewed Russian attacks, including drone strikes on Kharkiv and missile attacks on Kyiv, resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure, fires, and injuries in both cities. The attack on Kharkiv specifically targeted a civilian enterprise, leading to the fire that tragically claimed the lives of the rescuers.
John Q. Hosedrinker