At about three o’clock in the morning on November 11, Russian forces struck with a drone on the territory of a private household in the Kostopil community. Thanks to the prompt actions of law enforcement officers, two civilians were rescued from the burning house.
This was reported by the Main Directorate of the National Police in Rivne Oblast.
Rescue of residents and scale of destruction
The first to arrive at the explosion site was a crew from the patrol police response sector. Together with concerned local residents, law enforcement immediately rushed to evacuate people from the damaged home.
Thanks to the swift actions of the rescuers, a 68-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman did not suffer serious injuries. They were promptly taken to a medical facility for a thorough examination.
As a result of a direct hit by the enemy drone, the house suffered significant damage — the roof and walls were destroyed. The shock wave and debris also damaged two neighboring private houses.
Work of explosive experts and investigation
Experts from the police explosive ordnance disposal service inspected the household territory and collected fragments of the enemy unmanned aerial vehicle for examination.
Investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine under the procedural guidance of the prosecutor’s office are documenting another war crime by the Russian Federation within the framework of criminal proceedings under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Violation of the laws and customs of war).
Law enforcement officers once again urge citizens: if you find fragments of UAVs or missiles, do not touch them under any circumstances and immediately report to the emergency line 102, as the remnants of ammunition may be unexploded and pose a deadly threat.
