Russian forces attack industrial park in Zhytomyr Oblast, killing two and injuring two – photos

Iryna Balachuk — 18 September, 08:54
Russian forces attack industrial park in Zhytomyr Oblast, killing two and injuring two – photos
A fire. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Two people have been killed and two injured in Russian strikes on an industrial park in the Korosten district of Zhytomyr Oblast on the evening of 17 September.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine; Vitalii Bunechko, Head of Zhytomyr Oblast Military Administration

Quote from Bunechko: "A civilian business has once again come under enemy attack in Zhytomyr Oblast. The Russians struck an industrial park in the Korosten district... It is currently known that two people have been killed and two have been injured. They are in a moderate condition and are receiving treatment in hospital."

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A firefighter working
A firefighter working
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: The State Emergency Service reported that the attack had caused fires in warehouse and production buildings.

A firefighter working
A firefighter working
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

As of this morning, the fires had been extinguished. A total of 56 firefighters and 17 fire appliances from the State Emergency Service were working at the scene, along with other emergency services and volunteers from the Ukrainian Red Cross rapid response team.

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