Russian shelling of Vinnytsia region damages State Emergency Service building and rescue equipment

Consequences of enemy strike on Vinnytsia region

As a result of Russian shelling in the Vinnytsia region, critical infrastructure facilities sustained damage, including the premises of a unit of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) and rescue equipment.

Personnel status and fire extinguishing

As the department's press service reported on Saturday, rescuers were in a shelter during the enemy strike, so none of them were injured.

«Під час обстрілу особовий склад перебував в укритті, тож ніхто з рятувальників не постраждав» (During the shelling, the personnel were in a shelter, so none of the rescuers were injured), the official statement noted.

The department also reported that all fire outbreaks caused by the attack have been extinguished.

Damage to civilian infrastructure and casualties

In addition to official facilities, civilian infrastructure was affected. Several private cars and a trading kiosk were destroyed by fire, the territory of a local market was damaged, and windows were shattered in neighbouring buildings.

One person was injured and is in hospital in a critical condition. Doctors are providing them with the necessary medical assistance.