Shelling in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: Rescuers Injured in Double Attack

Shelling in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: Rescuers Injured in Double Attack Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine—June 3, 2025, witnessed a double attack targeting rescuers, leaving a total of sixteen individuals injured. The first attack involved shelling, injuring four rescuers who were working in a frontline area. A subsequent attack involved a drone dropping explosives, causing further injuries. A spokesperson for the emergency services stated, "Yesterday, the enemy cynically and insidiously attacked rescuers working in frontline areas." The injured were evacuated to a nearby hospital, where a doctor described their condition as stable, though with moderate injuries. One survivor, Maxim Kopaiev, described the experience, stating, "The blast wave threw me; everything was in dust and black smoke." Despite the traumatic event, the resilience of the rescuers and the swift medical response highlight the ongoing efforts to provide aid in the conflict zone.