Russia destroys rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in Kremenchuk

According to Ukrayinska Pravda, an evening attack by Russian strike drones on Kremenchuk on November 8 completely destroyed the 'Kolibri' specialized children's center, which focused on the socialization and rehabilitation of children with disabilities. Anna Andrienko, the founder of the center and head of the NGO 'Inclusion Without Limits', stated that there was no military presence in the building.

A direct hit from a Russian drone and the subsequent fire damaged the children's center premises as well as three residential apartments. The fire completely destroyed classrooms, correction offices, methodological materials, and specialized rehabilitation equipment.

Nine Years of Assisting Children with Special Needs

Data from the source indicates that the facility had been functioning for nine years, providing assistance to children with special educational needs ranging from early intervention to preparation for inclusive education in schools.

• The 'Kolibri' specialized children's center in Kremenchuk was completely destroyed.
• Enemy strikes damaged an apartment building and a hotel building.
• Seven people were injured, including a 16-year-old teenager.
• State Emergency Service units rescued 15 local residents during firefighting operations.

Damage to Civil Infrastructure and Rescue Operations

In addition to the children's center, enemy strikes damaged other civilian infrastructure in the city. According to Vitaliy Dyakivnich, Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, impacts were recorded at an apartment building and a hotel. As of late evening on November 8, the number of wounded rose to seven people, including a 16-year-old hospitalized with severe injuries.

State Emergency Service units rescued 15 local residents while conducting rescue operations and extinguishing fires at the strike sites.