Drone strike kills thousands of pigs on farm in Kharkiv region

Russian drone strike kills 13,000 pigs on Kharkiv farm
Ruins of a farm. Photo: State Emergency Service

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).

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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.

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    Pig farm. Photo: SES
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    Fire. Photo: SES
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    Rescuers inspect the scene of the fire. Photo: SES
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    Ruins of the farm. Photo: SES
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    Rescuer found spare parts from a drone. Photo: SES
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A total of 32 rescuers and nine emergency vehicles, including pyrotechnic units and a community rescue officer, were deployed to the site.

Pig farm in Kharkiv region
Dead animals. Photo: SES

Firefighters worked for hours to contain and extinguish the massive blaze.

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