Russian Drones Wipe Out Rehab Center in Kremenchuk
The Kolibri facility, which served children with disabilities for nine years, was destroyed in a late November 8 strike that also injured seven residents.
By Chinedu Schneider ·
A specialized children's rehabilitation center in Kremenchuk was completely destroyed during a Russian drone attack on the evening of November 8.
The Kolibri center, which operated for nine years to support the socialization and education of children with disabilities, sustained a direct hit from a strike drone. The impact triggered a fire that consumed the classrooms, remedial rooms, and specialized equipment. Anna Andriienko, the center's founder and head of the Inclusion Without Limits NGO, confirmed that no military personnel were present on the premises at the time of the strike. The fire also damaged three nearby apartments.
Kolibri had provided services ranging from early intervention to preparation for inclusive schooling. The facility served children with special educational needs until the attack ended its operations. Vitalii Diakivnych, the head of the Poltava Oblast Military Administration, stated that the drone strikes affected other civilian infrastructure in the city. He reported hits on a multi-storey residential building and a hotel.
The attack left seven people injured as of late evening on November 8. One of the injured was a 16-year-old teenager who was hospitalized with severe injuries. State Emergency Service units rescued 15 local residents during the firefighting and rescue operations. The destruction of the center marks a loss for the local community, which relied on the facility for long-term care and educational support.
The incident follows a pattern of strikes on non-military targets in the region. Local officials and aid workers are now assessing the damage and planning for the relocation of services. The direct hit on the Kolibri center underscores the impact of the conflict on civilian institutions dedicated to long-term social care.
