Russian drone hits Rivne school, 20 people injured
A Russian drone struck an educational building in Rivne, wounding 20 individuals, including one in critical condition.
On October 13, a Russian jet-powered drone hit the second floor of an educational facility in Rivne, injuring 20 people, according to Oleksandr Koval of the Rivne Oblast Military Administration. Among the injured, one is in critical condition and three are classified as moderate, while the rest received medical assistance. Firefighters contained a blaze that broke out after the strike, and responders from police, the Security Service of Ukraine and local authorities are on site.
The city had been under an air alert earlier that morning after the air force reported a drone overhead. This attack follows a previous drone incident in Rivne the night before that damaged a non-residential building without causing injuries.
Why it matters
The strike highlights the ongoing risk to civilian infrastructure and public safety in Ukraine's northwestern regions.
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