Key facts
- Canadian volunteer Jesse Adams died Oct. 25 from a Russian drone strike.
- Adams was rescuing animals from Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast.
- The attack occurred while Adams' vehicle was loaded with rescued animals.
- Animal Rescue Kharkiv reported Adams' death on Oct. 27.
Jesse Adams, a Canadian volunteer and founder of the RainCoast Dog Rescue Society, died on Oct. 25 after a Russian drone struck his vehicle in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. The attack occurred as Adams was evacuating animals from the front-line city. Animal Rescue Kharkiv, an organization Adams worked with, reported his death on Oct. 27. Adams had been visiting Ukraine for his third time and had previously spoken about the risks involved in his rescue missions, including drone attacks. His efforts not only saved animals but also facilitated the evacuation of civilians.