A Russian drone has hit a veterinary clinic in the village of Chabany in Kyiv Oblast. Initially around 20 animals were thought to have been killed.

Source: Mykola Kalashnyk, Head of Kyiv Oblast State Administration; the State Emergency Service of Ukraine; UAnimals, a Ukrainian animal welfare organisation

Details: Emergency workers carried out an emergency evacuation of animals from the damaged building, gave oxygen to the injured animals and tried to stabilise those who had been wounded. Despite their efforts, not all of them could be saved.

Quote from UAnimals: "The pain and horror cannot be put into words. We extend our deepest sympathies to the people who have lost their pets because of the cruelty of Russian criminals.

At the moment, we are trying to get in touch with the clinic and find out how we can help."

UAnimals later reported that a member of staff at the clinic has notified them that all of the animals have died as a result of the strike.

Background: On 3 April, Russia carried out a large-scale daytime missile and drone attack on Kyiv Oblast, killing one person and injuring eight others, including a child. The Obukhiv, Bucha and Fastiv districts came under attack.

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