Fire is still being extinguished in Kyiv Oblast after Russian strikes: robot and firefighting train involved – photos

Iryna Balachuk — Friday, 7 June 2024, 08:36

Firefighting efforts were still ongoing at an industrial facility in Kyiv Oblast as of 08:30 this morning (7 June). The fire broke out as a result of Russian strikes.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Telegram

Quote: "Efforts to extinguish the fire caused by enemy attack are ongoing in Kyiv Oblast. Fire and rescue units from Kyiv Oblast and the city of Kyiv are working at the scene. A robot and a fire train have been deployed to extinguish the fire."

Firefighters extinguishing fire. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Kyiv Oblast Military Administration reported the fire at the industrial facility at around 06:00.

A robot. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

  Background:

  • Russia launched another large-scale strike on Ukrainian territory on the night of 6-7 June. 
  • A fire broke out at an industrial facility in Kyiv Oblast. 
  • Ukraine's Air Force reported that the Russians attacked Ukraine's critical infrastructure with five cruise missiles and 53 Shahed-131/136 attack UAVs on the night of 6-7 June; all missiles and 48 drones were destroyed.

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