The National Police of Ukraine released a video from the first minutes after the recent shelling of Kostyantynivka by the Russian army. The occupiers struck with an X-38 missile at the shopping center and market, and law enforcement officers were the first to arrive at the scene, rescuing people.
The video from the scene was published by the press service of the National Police. They reported that in recent days the enemy had hit the city, and the police, under repeated shelling, continued to rescue people.
To quickly survey the shelling site and determine if there were any casualties, the law enforcement officers divided into groups.
"We inspected every corner to not miss anyone who needed help. We checked the building, which was still burning," noted the National Police.
The actions of the groups were directed by the chief of the Kostyantynivka police, Dmytro Kirdyapkin.
During the survey, an air raid alarm sounded. The police quickly organized the evacuation of residents to the nearest shelters.
At that moment, the occupiers attacked Kostyantynivka again, dropping FAB-250 aerial bombs.
After the alarm ended, the police urged people to leave the shelling site due to the risk of new attacks. They continued to provide assistance to the injured and collected evidence of another war crime by Russia, despite risking their own lives.
"The police urge citizens to evacuate as staying in Donetsk region is extremely dangerous," the message said.