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China: Pregnant Dog Rescues Drowning Bird Days Before Giving Birth

On June 8, 2026, in Xinxiang, Henan, a pregnant dog noticed a bird struggling in water while out for a walk and carefully helped it out, despite being less than 10 days from giving birth.

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US: At Least Four Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Kentucky After Torrential Rain

At least four people were killed and more than 60 rescues conducted after torrential rain dumped up to eight inches in parts of Kentucky, triggering flash flooding across multiple counties over the weekend. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency.

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US: Tropical Storm Arthur Remnants Bring Deadly Flooding to Mississippi Gulf Coast

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mississippi on Thursday, June 18, killing a road crew member in Franklin County and prompting water rescues in Harrison County.

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China: Rescuer Carefully Frees Duckling Trapped by Fishing Hook

A wild duckling entangled in fishing line and a hook was carefully freed by a rescuer in Inner Mongolia on June 10. The rescuer slowly approached the distressed bird, removed the barbed hook without causing further injury, and released it back into the water, where it swam off to rejoin its flock.

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US: Life-Threatening Flash Flooding Sweeps Through Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana

Torrential rain triggered life-threatening flash flooding across the Shreveport-Bossier area in Louisiana on Monday, June 15, stranding numerous vehicles and making travel dangerous. Emergency crews responded to reports of cars stuck in floodwater throughout the city, water rescues were carried out in Bossier Parish.

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China: Police Rescue Driver Trapped in Car amid Heavy Street Flooding

Heavy rain caused severe street flooding in Guiyang, Guizhou province, southwestern China, on June 8, 2026, leaving one driver trapped inside a vehicle surrounded by water. Traffic police arrived and opened the car door, safely helping the driver out. In some areas, floodwater reached chest level.

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China: Delivery Riders Rush to Save Boy Swept Away by Floodwaters in Guangzhou

On May 14, 2026, delivery riders in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, rushed to rescue a young boy who was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy rainstorm. Several riders sprinted through knee-deep water from different directions, and one grabbed the boy before others helped pull them both to safety.

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China: Tibetan Mastiff Puppy Falls Into Ditch While Attempting to Jump Across in Sichuan

On May 10, 2026, in Sichuan, southwestern China, a video captured a small black Tibetan mastiff trying to cross a ditch. The person filming stood on the other side of the ditch. The puppy wanted to come over, so it walked along the grass for a moment and then jumped hard. Because its body was still too small, the puppy fell into the water instead of reaching the other side. The person filming quickly picked it up from the ditch.

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China: Tired Lizard Revived With Refreshing Mist in Jiangsu

On April 2, 2026, in Jiangsu, a video recorded a lizard resting weakly on a platform. At first, the reptile appeared tired and inactive, lying still with little visible movement. The filmer then picked up a manual spray bottle and gently sprayed water over the lizard’s body. Almost immediately, the lizard became alert and lifted its head. It closed its eyes while receiving the mist, looking as if it were enjoying the moisture.

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China: Bystander Dives Into Lake to Save Toddler and Grandmother in Chongqing

A bystander rescued a two-year-old boy and his grandmother after both became stranded in a lake in Chongqing, China, on April 17. The child had fallen into the water at a tourist area, and his grandmother jumped in to save him despite being unable to swim. A man quickly dived in and kept the pair afloat while bystanders on shore extended poles to pull them to safety. Both were brought to shore without serious injuries.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Rescue Drowning Child in Leiyang, Hunan

On April 25, 2026, in Leiyang, located in central China’s Hunan province, a video recorded a rescue beside a small river. A child had accidentally fallen into the water, and a group of adults gathered along the riverbank to help. An elderly person held out a bamboo pole and told the child to keep holding on so the child would not sink. At the same time, another man jumped directly into the water. The man, wearing a white shirt and black pants, lifted the child upward and helped bring the child closer to safety. The rescue happened at around 4 p.m. and was recorded by people nearby. The rescuer later climbed back out safely. Chinese viewers identified him as a deputy director at a local hospital.

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China: Heroic Bystander Leaps Into Water to Save Drowning Boy in Wenshan, Yunnan

On April 4, 2026, in Wenshan, Yunnan, a video captured 61-year-old Chen Shugang leaping into a lake to rescue a young boy who had been swept away by strong currents while playing near the water. He was aided by several residents who extended help from the bank. The video ended with the boy being safely pulled ashore.

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China: Trapped Black-Faced Spoonbill Freed From Fishing Line in Lushan

On December 13, 2025, in Lushan, Jiangxi, a video captured a black faced spoonbill whose beak and wings had been tightly tangled in a fishing line. The bird thrashed in the shallow water, clearly exhausted and unable to free itself. Two anglers approached slowly and patiently worked to loosen the thin but stubborn line from its beak and feathers. After several moments of careful handling, the line was finally removed and the spoonbill was no longer restrained.

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China: Swimming Coach Dives In to Save Drowning Woman at Beijing Pool in Seconds

This is the tense moment that a Chinese swimming coach reacted within seconds to rescue a drowning woman at a swimming pool in Beijing, preventing a potential tragedy. On March 21, 2026, in Beijing, China, the video captured a young woman was seen struggling in the water after accidentally getting into distress. As panic spread and calls for help echoed around the pool, swimming coach Mr. Song immediately noticed the situation. Without hesitation, he jumped into the pool and swam rapidly toward the victim. The footage showed him reaching the woman quickly, securing her, and guiding her safely back to the poolside while others watched anxiously. His swift judgment and decisive action were believed to have prevented the situation from escalating into a fatal incident. The video ended with the woman regaining her footing in the pool, standing steadily in the water and out of immediate danger.

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China: Pregnant Finless Porpoise Mistaken for Dolphin Found Stranded on Shandong Coast

A pregnant finless porpoise, initially mistaken for a dolphin-like animal, was found stranded in shallow water on the coast of Rizhao, Shandong Province, on Thursday, March 19. After initial rescue attempts failed, police were called for assistance, and the animal was later safely returned to the sea, according to the filmer.

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China: Mother and Daughter Rescued After Falling Into Icy Kanas River in Xinjiang

On February 10, 2026, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a video described a mother and daughter who fell into the Kanas River while traveling in Xinjiang. The river water contained unmelted snow and felt extremely cold. According to the description, the pair accidentally slipped into the water during their outing. The icy conditions made the situation dangerous and difficult. A group of nearby people quickly stepped in to help. With coordinated effort, the rescuers pulled both individuals out of the river and brought them to safety.

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China: Boy Rescues Dog From Muddy Pond Using Excavator

A Chinese boy helped rescue a dog that had fallen into a muddy pond in Shandong on February 6, 2026. Using an excavator, the boy was carefully lowered toward the trapped dog and successfully lifted it to safety.

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China: Winter Rescue After Car Falls Into Frozen Water in Shandong

On January 21, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a car that had fallen into icy water surrounded by floating ice. The temperature was visibly cold, and the water surface was partially frozen. A rescuer from the Zheng’an rescue team jumped directly into the freezing water to reach the trapped person. Another team member broke the ice from above to assist. Despite the harsh conditions, the rescuers worked quickly to save the driver. The scene highlighted an urgent winter rescue effort.

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China: Dog Pulled to Safety After Falling Into Freezing Lake in Lanzhou

A video from December 13, 2025, in Lanzhou, Gansu, shows a man rescuing a dog trapped in a freezing lake. The dog struggled in the icy water as the man repeatedly threw a lifebuoy from the shore, adjusting his aim each time. The rescue ended successfully when the dog grabbed the lifebuoy and was pulled safely onto land, shaken but alive.

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China: Dramatic Ice Rescue Saves Man from Freezing Lake in Liaoning

A video from December 7, 2025, in Fushun, Liaoning, shows residents rescuing a young man who fell through thin ice into freezing water. One man carefully crawled across the ice to pass him a rope, and with help from others, they pulled him to safety as onlookers watched anxiously.

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China: Man Jumps Into Muddy Pit to Rescue Trapped Bird

A man in Guangdong, China, rushed to the aid of a small bird that had fallen into a deep, muddy water pit on December 1, 2025. The footage shows the man jumping into the pit and using both hands to safely lift the bird and bring it back onto ground.

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Italy: Heavy Rain Causes River to Overflow, Rescue Underway in Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

The Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy has been devastated by flooding caused by the overflowing of the Judrio stream, which was swollen by hours of heavy rain on Monday, November 17. The flooding severely affected a limited area of the central-eastern Friuli plain, from Trivignano Udinese to Cormons, where water is reportedly everywhere. The severity of the disaster led the region to declare a state of emergency. Tragically, the flooding resulted in one confirmed fatality: the body of a 32-year-old German man was found in Cormons. Additionally, a 35-year-old Finnish man is missing in the nearby Belluno area.

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China: Pet Parrot Saved From Toilet, Given Improvised Bath Instead

On October 24, 2025, in Guangxi, a woman discovered her green parrot falling into a squat toilet. Startled, she quickly used a pair of chopsticks to lift the bird out. She then placed the parrot into a plastic water scoop, allowing it to continue washing safely.

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Guatemala: Sailor Rescues Two Stranded Foreigners in Pacific Waters

On October 6, 2025, in waters near Guatemala, a sailor turned his vessel around during a Pacific voyage after receiving a distress signal and rushed back to save two stranded foreigners. As his vessel approached, the two men were seen struggling on a small craft adrift in the Pacific. The video showed the sailor carefully pulling them aboard and offering assistance as they regained stability and safety. He later reported that a Guatemalan military speedboat arrived to take the rescued foreigners into custody for medical checks and transport.

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China: Drone Rescues Stranded Fisherman From Rising River in Zhejiang

On October 13, in Lishui, Zhejiang, a video captured a man fishing when the river’s water level suddenly surged, leaving him stranded in the middle of the current. Chen, a local drone operator, quickly responded by deploying a crop-spraying drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kilograms. The footage showed the drone hovering above the river and lowering a rope for the man to grab before airlifting him to the riverbank in just two minutes.This is the tense moment that a drone pilot in China used an agricultural drone to save a fisherman trapped by a sudden flash flood.

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China: Excavator Scoops Water From Pond to Contain Loader Fire

On October 16, 2025, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a dramatic rescue unfolded near a construction site. An excavator scooped a full bucket of water from a pond and rushed toward a nearby loader that had caught fire. The operator skillfully poured the water over the burning vehicle, instantly covering the flames and sending up thick smoke. The quick action prevented further damage.

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China: Workers Rescue Dog From Deep Water Well After Fall

A heartwarming video from Tianjin, China, captured the moment that construction workers joined forces to rescue a dog that had fallen into a deep, narrow water well on October 25, 2025. The team slowly lowered a cord toward the frightened animal, and as the dog bit the line, they carefully coordinated the pull and lifted the animal to safety.

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China: Winter Swimmer Saves Man from Rough Seas in Jiangsu

On October 18, 2025, in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, winter swimmer Wang Yuping risked his life to rescue a man who fell into the sea amid strong northeast winds and crashing waves. Despite being slammed against rocks and injured, Wang reached the man, secured him to a lifebuoy, and kept both afloat until help arrived.

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US: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding, Flight Delays in Las Vegas

The remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla hit Las Vegas, bringing heavy rain on Friday, October 10, causing flash flooding and prompting a swift water rescue. The storm led to significant travel disruption, with flights departing Harry Reid International Airport facing average delays of about an hour.

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Rescue Flying Team Skills Competition

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - Rescue helicopter crew compete in water rescue project in Penglai Sea, Yantai, Shandong, China on September 4, 2025.

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Rescue Flying Team Skills Competition

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - Rescue helicopter crew compete in water rescue project in Penglai Sea, Yantai, Shandong, China on September 4, 2025.

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Rescue Flying Team Skills Competition

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - Rescue helicopter crew compete in water rescue project in Penglai Sea, Yantai, Shandong, China on September 4, 2025.

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes in Kiev Claim 23 Lives - Ukraine

Handout photo dated on August 28 and 29, 2025 shows first-aid workers, firefighters, rescue operations after the bombing of the Kyiv region. The number of victims of the Russian shelling of Kyiv has increased to 23 people, including 4 children. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. The work continues at 5 locations in Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts. At other locations, SES aviation was involved: helicopters made 30 drops, with a total volume of 60 tons of water. Ukraine on 28 and 29 August 2025. Photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM