In a recent incident in the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian military forces attacked an emergency evacuation vehicle using FPV drones while it was transporting an elderly couple from a frontline village. The attack, confirmed by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES), involved two drones that detonated near the vehicle, rendering it inoperable.
The evacuation team was escorting a 71-year-old woman and her 70-year-old husband, along with three SES personnel. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the drone strikes. The evacuees were subsequently transported to Zaporizhzhia in a different service vehicle.
“This incident once again demonstrates the cynicism of the Russian forces: they strike even at evacuation vehicles carrying rescuers and civilians,” stated a representative from the SES. “Despite the constant danger, our rescue officers continue their work, evacuating people from frontline areas and saving lives.”
In a related development, Russian forces launched a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia on the night of March 9, damaging a private residence.
Russian forces targeted an emergency evacuation vehicle in the Zaporizhzhia region, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by rescuers and civilians in conflict zones. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the drone attack, and the evacuees were safely relocated.