A quiet day in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, turned into disaster when a gas station exploded, killing two people and injuring several others.
Witnesses described flames and chaos as rescue crews rushed in to save lives. Hospitals appealed for blood donations as firefighters battled the blaze.
Officials are investigating the cause, but experts say it reflects Ukraine’s aging infrastructure and safety challenges.
Despite the heartbreak, the community has come together — lighting candles, offering help, and finding strength amid the loss.
