In the village of Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia Region, State Emergency Service (SES) rescuers continue working under Russian shelling. During repeat attacks by enemy drones, two emergency responders were wounded, and two service dogs were also affected.
This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
According to rescuers, in just the past 24 hours, several pieces of specialised equipment were damaged as a result of massive repeat attacks by Russian UAVs . The injured emergency responders are being given the necessary medical care.
A Belgian Shepherd named Mria was also injured. She was working at the site of a Russian strike as part of a canine unit from the "Sumy" Mobile Rapid Response Rescue Centre. During a repeat attack, the dog sustained an injury to a front limb.
Another Belgian Shepherd, Targan, also suffered an acute stress reaction due to the explosion. The dog’s behaviour and psychological state changed abruptly. According to the SES, there is currently a risk that the dog may no longer be able to fully carry out search-and-rescue tasks.
Both four-legged rescuers were referred for a veterinary examination.
- In Komyshuvakha, search-and-rescue operations are continuing after the Russian strike on 2 November. As of now, the bodies of 55 people have been recovered from the rubble, and the identities of 30 of the dead have already been established.
- 45 people are listed as missing. Some of them are likely among those whose bodies have already been found. A further 19 people may still be under the rubble.