Espreso. Global

Russia attacks rescuers delivering water in Donetsk region

Sofia Polonska
17 February, 2025 Monday
18:38

The occupying Russian army attacked rescuers with an FPV drone on February 17 while they were delivering water to civilians in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region

client/title.list_title

This was reported by the regional emergency service press office.

"As a result of the attack, two rescuers were injured, and a water supply tanker was damaged," the statement said.

"The injured were taken to Kostiantynivka hospital, where their condition is assessed as moderate," the emergency service added.

  • On February 9, Russia struck rescuers in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region with an FPV drone, injuring one of them.
Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2025, Thursday
20 February
13:14
Exclusive
Situation in Ukraine’s Kupiansk sector may result in crisis — military expert
12:53
OPINION
France takes the lead in supporting Ukraine
12:36
Starmer to present peacekeeping plan for Ukraine to Trump - media
12:15
Trump plans to renew rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine
11:56
Russia seeks to drive wedge between Poland and Ukraine – Ukraine's spy chief
11:36
Review
Ukraine develops guided bombs, drones play key role in "enforcing oil embargo" on Russian refineries. Serhiy Zgurets’ column
11:16
Exclusive
Russia escalates abductions and false charges in occupied territories – Zaporizhzhia official
10:53
Exclusive
"Front line will stabilize along Bahatyr and Kostiantynopil": Military expert on Kurakhove direction
10:40
Russia likely plans to steal energy from occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP
10:17
Trump operates in information ecosystem that echoes Putin’s views – former U.S. Ambassador to Russia
09:56
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine: casualties reported in Odesa, Kherson
09:35
Russia loses 1,190 soldiers, 14 tanks, 160 UAVs in one day of war in Ukraine
2025, Wednesday
19 February
22:10
Ukraine rescues 15 children, including teens forced into Russian military draft
21:55
Updated
Europe reacts to Trump's remarks that Zelenskyy is a "dictator"
21:40
Exclusive
Ukraine Russia war live map, February 12-19
Ukrainian forces push back Russian army in some areas of Pokrovsk direction
21:25
Exclusive
Trump unaware of Zelenskyy's real ratings, says political scientist
21:10
Russian forces make significant gains near Andriivka in Donetsk region — DeepState
20:53
OPINION
Zelenskyy fires back at Trump’s remarks with strong response
20:38
Trump calls Zelenskyy “modestly successful comedian”, “dictator without elections”
20:25
Threat from Belarus: how fast can Russia build a strike force?
20:10
Ukrainian soldier does more for U.S. and European security than all NATO armies
19:54
Exclusive
Trump’s stance raises questions about air defense missile supplies – Defense Express
19:38
Putin lies about Russian troops crossing into Ukraine from Kursk region
19:22
What Russia may get from North Korea in March: Shells, ballistic missiles,KN-25 MLRS
19:06
Ukrainian defense industry covers 30% of military needs — Zelenskyy
18:50
Putin's reelection was illegitimate - Ukraine's disinformation center
18:35
Elections during wartime are Russia’s try to defeat Ukraine – Zurabishvili
18:20
"Ukraine doesn’t want peace": Russia’s latest fake narrative led by Putin’s ally
18:04
Exclusive
Ukraine’s battlefield success may turn peace talks upside down — military analyst
17:55
Updated
U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg arrives in Kyiv, holds high-level talks
17:47
North Korean troops in Kursk region told they’re fighting South Korean soldiers
17:31
Trucks and thermal imagers: Ukraine receives new military aid package from Lithuania
17:14
OPINION
Ukraine between predators: How to counter Putin and Trump
16:52
Ukraine’s former top general names key factors for Ukraine’s victory over Russia
16:43
Updated
EU approves 16th sanctions package against Russia
16:32
UK’s “air policing” proposal to Ukraine: Will it make a difference?
16:14
"War cost us $320 billion": Zelenskyy responds to Trump’s aid reimbursement demands
16:07
Ukrainian President names countries opposing Ukraine’s NATO membership
15:54
Exclusive
Russia may test NATO's Article 5 response with localized war in Estonia — Ukrainian officer
15:36
OPINION
U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh: key takeaways
More news