Russia attacks ambulance with drone, medics wounded — first details

Russian forces have attacked an ambulance in Kherson.

Ambulance / Illustrative photo

Russian forces have attacked an ambulance with drones in Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district, injuring three medics, the Kherson Regional Military Administration said.

According to the administration, the strike occurred on April 7, around 7:00 p.m. The explosion injured three members of the medical service:

- A 48-year-old doctor;

- A 24-year-old paramedic;

- A 42-year-old emergency medical technician.

All victims have been hospitalized. Preliminary reports indicate the medics sustained concussions, blast injuries, and closed traumatic brain injuries.

Two more medics were injured in a Russian attack later that same day.

"A 26-year-old male doctor and a 25-year-old female doctor were hit by an enemy strike while walking home. They were diagnosed with blast injuries and shrapnel wounds. The victims will receive outpatient treatment," the Kherson Regional Military Administration stated.

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