Russian drone hit a university building in Rivne: the number of wounded has risen to 20
Russian forces on October 13 attacked with a drone the central part of Rivne. As a result of the strike, a university educational building was damaged, and a fire broke out. According to the latest data from the regional authorities, the number of wounded has increased to 20 people.
This was reported by the head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Koval.
As of 12:44, 20 victims are known as a result of the morning attack. Earlier, the head of the Regional Military Administration specified that one person is in serious condition, and three others have moderate injuries.
Information about the condition of the remaining victims is being clarified.
University educational building damaged
A Russian drone hit the building of one of the universities located in the central part of Rivne.
According to the Regional Military Administration, the second floor and part of the facade of the building were damaged. After the hit, a fire broke out, which rescuers initially localized, and at 12:25 completely extinguished.
At the site, units of the State Emergency Service, law enforcement officers, SBU employees, and municipal services are working. Work to eliminate the consequences of the shelling is ongoing.
City authorities organized an inspection of adjacent buildings to record damage to housing and other property.
Deputy Mayor of Rivne Artem Hanushchak reported that municipal services will conduct door-to-door visits and help residents with replacing damaged windows.
Citizens whose property was damaged as a result of the attack can call the city hotline at 1553. Psychological help is also available.
Air Force warned about the movement of a jet drone
In the morning of October 13, an air alert in Rivne and Sarny districts was announced at 10:10, and in Dubno district at 10:20.
At 10:23, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about the movement of a jet drone in the direction of Rivne from the north.
At approximately 10:30, an explosion occurred in the city. Later, the regional military administration confirmed the hit of a Russian UAV in an educational institution.
The all-clear was announced at 11:08.
The type of drone that directly hit the university building has not been officially clarified.
The full extent of the damage is being assessed. There is no information yet on the cost of restoring the educational building and possible timelines for resuming classes.
The number of wounded was clarified throughout the day: initially local authorities reported about ten victims, then about 14, and after 12:40 about 20 people.
Sources: Head of Rivne Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Koval, Suspilne Rivne