State Emergency Service: 2,000 Ukrainian civilians died in 7 days of war

Over 2,000 Ukrainian civilians have died in seven days of hostilities, not counting the defenders, Report informs referring to the State Emergency Service.

"During the seven days of the war, Russia destroyed hundreds of transport infrastructure facilities, residential buildings, hospitals and kindergartens. During this time, more than 2,000 Ukrainians have already died, not counting our defenders," the State Emergency Service said in a statement.

It was possible to save the lives of more than 150 people, to eliminate more than 400 fires that arose after enemy shelling, and to evacuate more than 500 people. Pyrotechnicians neutralized 416 explosive objects.

When performing tasks, 10 rescuers were killed and 13 were injured.

The State Emergency Service also announced that on March 2 the process of transferring seven units of modern fire and rescue equipment to Ukraine is being completed.

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