Russian forces attack emergency medical team with drone in Kharkiv region, leaving two injured

Russian forces attack emergency medical team with drone in Kharkiv region, leaving two injured

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Russian forces attacked an emergency medical team with an FPV drone in the village of Hrushivka in the Kupiansk District, Kharkiv region.

According to Ukrinform, the National Police of Ukraine reported this on its website.

The enemy drone exploded near the ambulance vehicle. A 57-year-old paramedic and a 31-year-old driver were injured, both suffering blast-related barotrauma. The ambulance was also damaged, with its side windows and rear lights shattered.

Law enforcement officers have opened criminal proceedings under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of the laws and customs of war).

Read also: Russians carry out nearly 30 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region since morning

As previously reported, in the past day in the Kharkiv region, one person was killed and five others were injured as a result of Russian strikes.

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