Drone strike kills thousands of pigs on farm in Kharkiv region
A large agricultural facility in the Novovodolazka community of Kharkiv region was destroyed following a Russian drone attack. Around 13,000 pigs were killed in the strike and subsequent fire.
The report comes from the Kharkiv regional branch of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES).
Massive losses after drone attack
The fire engulfed eight livestock buildings covering more than 13,600 square meters. One farm employee was also injured in the incident.
A total of 32 rescuers and nine emergency vehicles, including pyrotechnic units and a community rescue officer, were deployed to the site.
Firefighters worked for hours to contain and extinguish the massive blaze.
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