Explosions from Russian attacks are injuring and killing animals at Wildlife Rescue Center
Animals at the Wild Animals Rescue Center in Kyiv Oblast are suffering from the sounds of drones, missiles, and explosions from Russian attacks, the center's representatives said on Facebook on April 11.
"Animals don’t understand what an air raid is. They don’t know what a missile or drone is. They only hear loud noises and panic. They run, search for somewhere to hide, hit walls, and get injured — or worse, die.
We, as humans, may be scared, but at least we understand what's happening. For them, the world suddenly becomes dangerous, noisy, and hostile," the rescue center said.
Workers at the Wild Animals Rescue Center explained that the animals, many of whom have suffered from human cruelty, now face a new threat from the war and Russian attacks, preventing them from living in peace.
"Every time we enter the enclosures after nighttime attacks, we’re filled with fear, hoping everyone is alive," the post reads.
"We urgently want to evacuate them abroad, to a safe place, before it’s too late. While they’re still with us."
The center also recently reported the death of two baby rabbits, which crashed after an enemy drone exploded nearby.
"How many more innocent animals must die because of war?" the center asked.
"It’s especially painful to realize that this tragedy could have been avoided if they hadn’t been removed from nature. We urge you: do not take wild animal cubs from the wild. Your 'help' could cost them their lives."
The military war may be swinging in our favor, but the information war continues.
Just as an army needs soldiers, so does a free society need its journalists to ensure that people have access to honest, trustworthy voices to understand the world around them.
For the past five years, The New Voice of Ukraine has been working tirelessly to push back against Russian narratives and defend democracy. But we cannot do it alone.
Please consider supporting us on Patreon for just $5 a month – your donation does directly to supporting journalists and ensuring that this front of the infowar says solid and defended.
Thank you.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
