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Miners Vitalii Semenov and Illia Rusanenko were killed as result of enemy UAV strike on DTEK vehicle in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTO

Today, during the night of 26 August, an enemy drone attacked a vehicle carrying DTEK mine workers in the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in fatalities.

This was reported by DTEK, according to Censor.NET.

Miners Vitaliy Semenov and Ilya Rusanenko were killed in the Dnipropetrovsk region

"A terrible tragedy: the enemy has taken the lives of two of our fellow miners who were returning home after their shift… We offer our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones. This is a heavy and painful loss for the entire DTEK family. May our colleagues rest in peace," the statement reads.

Vitalii Semenov

As noted, 52-year-old Vitalii Semenov worked as a miner in support roles. He is survived by his father, wife and two children.

Illia Rusanenko

48-year-old Illia Rusanenko worked as an underground electrician. He is survived by his mother, wife and two children.