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Several animals killed following enemy strike on Kharkiv zoo

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A drone attack by the Russian Federation caused an enclosure to catch fire at the Kharkiv zoo, resulting in the deaths of animals. Rescuers extinguished the fire and evacuated the inhabitants of the vivarium.

Several animals killed following enemy strike on Kharkiv zoo

As a result of the Russian strike on a zoo in Kharkiv, several animals were killed. According to the State Emergency Service, an enclosure caught fire after the "arrival," and the fire has been extinguished, UNN reports.

Several animals died as a result of the Russian shelling of Kharkiv 

- rescuers reported.

Details

This afternoon, the Russians launched 2 drone strikes on the Shevchenkivskyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts of the city. Due to a hit on the territory of the zoo, a fire broke out in an enclosure, which was promptly extinguished by fire and rescue service units.

Rescuers and psychologists from the State Emergency Service, together with National Police officers and zoo employees, evacuated the vivarium building. Through joint efforts, they managed to save and move the animals to a safe location.

Russia attacked a zoo in Kharkiv: enclosures damaged and animals wounded15.06.26, 18:49 • 1802 views