The Russians attacked the Krok do Tvaryn (Step Towards Animals) veterinary and sterilisation centre in Chernihiv, where stray cats and dogs were spayed and neutered and provided with temporary shelter on 28 October. One dog has been killed.
Source: Chernihiv City Council ; animal welfare organisation UAnimals
Details: Three people were also reported injured: a 59-year-old woman, a 40-year-old woman and an 18-year-old woman. Three cats and one dog also suffered injuries.
The three injured women were taken to the regional hospital, Ihor Danylenko, General Director of the Chernihiv Oblast Centre for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine, told regional media outlet Suspilne Chernihiv in a comment. They suffered blast injuries and shrapnel wounds of varying severity. Photo: Krok do Tvaryn on Facebook Photo: Krok do Tvaryn on Facebook Photo: Krok do Tvaryn on Facebook
The veterinary centre's premises were damaged as a result of the strike. Krok do Tvaryn reported that by the evening of 28 October, they had cleared the area of glass and debris and boarded up shattered windows with plywood. The damaged cat houses, operating theatre and administrative rooms now need repairs.
Kind-hearted people took in 101 animals for temporary fostering. Severely ill and elderly pets remained at the centre for now. Krok do Tvaryn noted that anyone ready to take in those pets is welcome to do so in a few days.
Quote from the centre: "We are in touch and ready to take the animals back if things don't work out with someone! We are grateful to everyone who responded, but we know that sometimes emotions cause us to overestimate our strength. We will be grateful for feedback and further responsible treatment!"
Krok do Tvaryn has opened a fundraiser to help with the restoration of the premises.
Background: In early October in Kyiv Oblast, the Sadyba Niushanik, a bird sanctuary in Kyiv Oblast that cares for many birds and rescues dozens of orphaned storks every year, has been hit by a Russian strike. Around 190 birds were killed.
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