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Rescuer Oleksandr Zibrov, who was wounded on 9 January during second Russian strike on Kyiv, has died, - SES. PHOTO

Wounded rescuer dies

36-year-old rescuer Oleksandr Zibrov, who was injured 18 days ago, has died.

This was reported by the head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Andrii Danyk, according to Censor.NET.

What is known?

"Unfortunately, after 18 days of fighting for his life, our colleague, 36-year-old firefighter and rescuer Oleksandr Zibrov of the 24th State Fire and Rescue Unit, who, along with his colleagues, was hit by a second Russian strike on 9 January in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, has passed away," the statement said.

"The enemy took another life of a brave and courageous firefighter, a loving husband and caring father. He was seriously injured while protecting people despite the terrible danger," Danyk added.

Oleksandr Zibrov

Earlier it was reported that rescuer-climber Oleksandr Pitaichuk died during restoration work at an energy facility in Kyiv.