Rescuers extinguished a large-scale forest fire caused by Russian shelling on July 29 in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region.
According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service reported this on Facebook.
The fire covered a large area, forming eight separate hotspots that posed a serious threat to the environment and nearby settlements. Thanks to the coordinated actions and courage of the rescuers, all hotspots were localized and eliminated. The total area affected by the fire is about 1,400 hectares of forest.
Rescuers continue to patrol fire-hazardous areas to prevent the fire from reigniting.
As reported by Ukrinform, in Kramatorsk, where Russian invaders struck the city center on July 31, one person was killed and 11 were injured.
Source: Large forest fire from Russian shelling extinguished in Donetsk region
