In Lutsk, a Russian jet drone targeted a commercial property: casualties reported
In Lutsk on October 14, the wholesale warehouse of European goods "Eurohurt" suffered significant damage due to falling debris from a Russian jet drone. A large fire broke out on the territory of the trade facility. According to the latest data from the regional authorities, three people were killed and ten others were injured. Separately, debris damaged a multi-story apartment building, where two people were injured, including a child.
This was reported by the acting head of the Volyn Regional Military Administration, Roman Romaniuk.
As of 13:45, according to updated information, three people died as a result of debris hitting the "Eurohurt" wholesale warehouse.
Two of the deceased were found by rescuers directly at the scene. Another person died in the hospital.
In addition, the head of the region reported ten injured as a result of the debris falling on the trade facility.
Fire engulfed the entire building of the wholesale warehouse
According to Romaniuk, debris from a Russian jet drone fell on civilian infrastructure in Lutsk. One of the most damaged facilities was the "Eurohurt" wholesale warehouse located on Koniakina Street.
After the debris fell, a large fire broke out, engulfing the entire building of the trade facility.
Rescuers managed to localize the fire. As of 13:45, clearing the rubble and eliminating the consequences of the attack continued.
Earlier, Romaniuk reported that people could have been inside the trade pavilion during the attack. Initially, it was known about six injured, two of whom were in serious condition. Later, the information about the number of victims was clarified.
The extent of material damage to the warehouse and the state of its inventory have not yet been determined.
Earlier, local Telegram channels spread reports about possible damage to the "House of Books" building and a strike on an ATB store near the bus station. There is currently no official confirmation of these reports. The Volyn Regional Military Administration confirmed the damage to the "EuroHurt" wholesale warehouse.
Debris also damaged a residential building
In addition to the trade facility, a nine-story apartment building on Sobornosti Avenue was affected by the attack.
According to the Volyn Regional Military Administration, drone debris damaged an apartment on the ninth floor of the building.
Two people were injured in the residential building, including one child.
No fire broke out in the high-rise. Information about the extent of damage to the housing is being clarified.
Rescuers, medics, and other specialized services are working at the impact sites. Roman Romaniuk reported that he is personally at the scene along with the heads of the relevant services and is coordinating the elimination of the consequences of the attack.
The regional authorities emphasize that emergency rescue operations are ongoing, and information about the injured and the extent of destruction may be updated.
According to: Volyn Regional Military Administration.