"Give the kitten oxygen" - Ukrainian firefighters rescue kittens
Created: 07/09/2022, 2:30 p.m
By: Sina Lück
In the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, a cat sits in the burning rubble of a building.
The fire brigade rushes to the animal's aid.
A horrific picture of destruction is emerging in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
According to media reports, the worst bombings since the beginning of the war were carried out on the villages in the region last weekend.
In the middle of the burning rubble sits a cat that cannot free itself.
Only the fire brigade can save her.
"Give the kitten oxygen" - Ukrainian firefighters rescue kittens
In a destroyed building, a cat is waiting for rescue.
(Iconic image) © Yegor Aleyev/Imago
During their deployment in Kharkiv, Ukrainian firefighters showed a heart for animals.
A hotel and restaurant complex is in ruins after a rocket attack, the state emergency services announced on Facebook on Sunday.
In the burning remains of the building, a gray and white cat fights for its life.
The velvet paw is trapped under a metal chair and can't get out anymore.
When the fire brigade forces spot them, they don't hesitate for long.
A cat café in Ukraine also remains open to continue caring for the animals.
"Give the Kitten Oxygen" - Firefighters pet cat in rescue
To save the cat, the firefighters climb through the flames and smoke.
A video shows them bringing the cat to safety while lovingly petting it.
One of the rescue workers also cleans the velvet paw with water.
"We've found a beauty," notes one of the firefighters across the street as the animal squirms in his colleague's arms.
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Another man yells, "Give the kitten some oxygen." Then the relief: Miraculously, the kitten doesn't appear to have any serious injuries or health problems.
Only one paw needs medical attention.
The Ukrainian rescue services are grateful for the brave action of the firefighters, reports
Associated Press
: "Heroes of our time.
They protect, work, rescue, treat... And we wish the cat a speedy recovery.”