Canadian volunteer Jesse Adams, founder of RainCoast Dog Rescue Society, was killed in a Russian FPV drone attack in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. The drone struck a vehicle used by volunteers during an animal evacuation mission.
The incident was reported by Animal Rescue Kharkiv, an organization Adams worked with to rescue animals from frontline communities.
On Sunday, October 25, a Russian FPV drone attacked the volunteers’ vehicle as they were evacuating animals from Kramatorsk. The drone struck the windshield of the vehicle, which had just been loaded with rescued animals.
Adams sustained severe injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, where doctors performed emergency surgery. Despite their efforts, he died.
Jesse Adams founded the Canadian organization RainCoast Dog Rescue Society. He joined Animal Rescue Kharkiv and traveled with Ukrainian volunteers to frontline communities to evacuate animals and help people.
According to Animal Rescue Kharkiv, Jesse’s work helped save hundreds of animals.
