Russian Drone Strike on Police Headquarters in Zhytomyr Kills 2, Injures at Least 40
The strike ignited fires on the roof and fourth floor, and Ukrainian officials said Russia has increasingly used jet-powered drones in attacks.
- Russian forces struck the National Police headquarters in Zhytomyr with Banderol-type drones on August 19, causing significant damage and fires in the building.
- The attack killed two police officers, identified by Ukrainian officials as Captain Artem Zubchuk and Lieutenant Colonel Yuliia Yevdokymova.
- More than 40 people, including police personnel and civilian visitors, were injured in the strike, according to Ukrainian authorities.
- Ukrainian Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said the building was hit directly twice during the daytime attack, when both officers and civilians were inside.
- Emergency crews, police and medical teams responded at the scene to assist the injured, secure the area and document the consequences of the attack.
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Two Police Officers Killed as Russian Strike Hits Headquarters in Zhytomyr
A Russian strike on the Main National Police Headquarters in Zhytomyr Oblast on August 19 resulted in the deaths of two police officers and injured over 40 people, according to Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ivan Vyhivskyi. The casualties were confirmed as 32-year-old Police Captain Artem Zubchuk, a senior operative with the Strategic Investigations Department in Zhytomyr Oblast, and 39-year-old Police Lieutenant Colonel Yulia Yevdokimo…
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As a result of an enemy attack on Zhytomyr, two policemen were killed, at least 20 people were woundedRussian Banderol drones hit the Zhytomyr police building. Two police officers killed, at least 20 people were injured.
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