In Konotop, a Russian drone hit a five-storey residential building, causing destruction and casualties. Rescuers unblocked three victims, one woman died. Private houses were also damaged, and emergency services and volunteer organisations are working at the scene.
- A Russian drone hits a five-storey residential building in Konotop.
- Rescuers rescued three people from the rubble, one woman died.
- One child was injured during the shelling.
- Dog handlers, volunteers and public utilities are working at the site.
Shelling of a residential building in Konotop
A Russian drone struck a five-storey building in the town of Konotop in Sumy region. The building was heavily damaged as a result of the hit, causing the structures to collapse. Rescuers involved in the aftermath unblocked the building and managed to rescue three people. One child was injured.
Casualties and damage
During the search and rescue operations, the body of the deceased woman was unblocked from the rubble. SES dog handlers were engaged to help search for the victims. Specialised equipment was used to dismantle the building's emergency structures.
A second drone strike damaged private property near the crash site. SES climbers blocked the roof of the partially destroyed five-storey building to prevent further damage or injuries. Volunteer organisations and utilities are working at the scene to coordinate the response.
The context of the security situation
The incident in Konotop highlights the threat to civilian objects in the region from drone attacks. The involvement of specialised services and volunteer organisations demonstrates the complexity of measures to respond to such incidents, which have implications for residential infrastructure and public safety.
