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'Heroes of Kharkiv': How 48 children were saved from kindergarten hit by Russian drone

'Heroes of Kharkiv': How 48 children were saved from kindergarten hit by Russian drone

Summary

A Ukrainian kindergarten in Kharkiv was hit by a Russian drone, prompting a rescue mission where emergency responders, including Major-General Oleksandr Volobuev, saved 48 children. The attack illustrates the impact of increased drone strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • A kindergarten in Kharkiv, Ukraine, was struck by a Russian drone.
  • Major-General Oleksandr Volobuev helped rescue 48 children from the building.
  • The building was severely damaged, with its roof destroyed and filling with smoke.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, calling it unjustifiable.
  • Russia continues drone strikes across Ukraine, often impacting civilian areas.
  • Iranian-designed Shahed drones, used in the attack, carry a 50kg payload.
  • Emergency responders acted quickly to evacuate children to safety.
  • The strike occurred during broader Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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