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Originally published by Citizen DigitalFebruary 7, 2026
19h ago
Russian drone hits Ukrainian animal shelter
"It's terrible. The dogs were torn by shrapnel, pieces of their bodies were stuck to the fencing. It's very difficult for me to talk about it," said 18-year-old volunteer Alina Fober......
✨ Key Highlights
A Russian drone strike tragically hit an animal shelter in southern Ukraine early Friday, killing at least 10 rescue dogs and injuring several others. This devastating attack adds to the significant suffering inflicted on animals since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Number of casualties: At least 10 rescue dogs were killed and multiple others injured at the shelter.
- Location: The attack occurred in Zaporizhzhia, approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the front line.
- Eyewitness account: Volunteer Alina Fober described the horrific scene: "The dogs were torn by shrapnel, pieces of their bodies were stuck to the fencing."
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