On the morning of November 1, Russian forces launched a strike using jet-propelled drones on Rivne region. As a result of the attack, a residential house caught fire and burned down completely in the Ostroh hromada. Four local residents sustained injuries and trauma.

According to law enforcement, the impact and fire at the home occurred around six o'clock in the morning. The fire completely destroyed the private house.

Enemy UAV strike on Rivne region: House on fire, two children among four injured

Casualties and Medical Assistance

As a result of the enemy shelling, members of the same family sustained injuries of varying severity:

  • The 36-year-old mother, her 16-year-old daughter, and 12-year-old son suffered minor body burns;
  • The 82-year-old woman was affected by severe stress, which caused serious heart problems.

    Enemy UAV strike on Rivne region: House on fire, two children among four injured
Enemy UAV strike on Rivne region: House on fire, two children among four injuredEnemy UAV strike on Rivne region: House on fire, two children among four injured

Documentation of War Crime and Safety Warnings

Specialized services worked at the impact site, including police explosives experts who inspected the area and removed the remnants of a jet drone. Investigators of the SBU Office in Rivne Region, under the procedural guidance of the regional prosecutor's office, have launched a pre-trial investigation under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Violation of the laws and customs of war).

The police note that following the work of air defense forces, dangerous debris continues to be discovered in settlements of the region. Citizens are urged under no circumstances to approach suspicious objects, touch them, or fail to immediately call the 102 line or the State Emergency Service.