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Russian forces strike emergency workers in Ukraine
Rescuers and civilians hit by drone and missile strikes in the Zaporizhzhia region as attacks intensify.
Emergency responders at the scene of a Russian strike in southern Ukraine.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ukraine 
Nov. 8, 2026, 4:04 p.m. - 1 day, 1 hour ago
Russia is using a brutal tactic in Ukraine. They are hitting a location with a missile or bomb, waiting for emergency workers to arrive, and then hitting the same spot again. This is often called a "double-tap" strike.
This happened recently in the Zaporizhzhia region. Emergency crews were trying to help victims of a first attack when they were hit again.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke out about the strikes. He condemned the act of targeting people whose only job is to save lives. Bodycam footage from the scene shows the chaos and danger faced by the rescue teams.
These attacks are part of a wider trend. The area has been under heavy fire recently. In the last day alone, Russian forces hit the Zaporizhzhia region over 700 times. These attacks have left seven people dead and nearly 20 injured across the country.
People living in the area say they are terrified. They describe constant drone strikes that make it impossible to feel safe in their own homes. The situation remains very dangerous for both the people living there and the brave workers trying to keep them safe.
Source: AP News
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