Russian strikes target critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region, fires break out

Russian strikes target critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region, fires break out

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Russian forces attacked critical infrastructure and industrial facilities in the Zhytomyr region over the past day, causing fires.

Vitalii Bunechko, head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

The strikes hit critical infrastructure and civilian industrial sites in the Korosten district. There is currently no information about casualties, Bunechko said.

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Fires caused by the attacks were promptly extinguished by State Emergency Service units. However, emergency response operations were complicated by the constant risk of follow-up strikes.

Authorities said work is ongoing to eliminate the consequences of the attacks.

Illustrative photo: State Emergency Service

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