Rescue efforts in a devastated area continue as officials confirm DNA testing is now being used to identify victims amid the destruction, while up to 39 people remain unaccounted for and feared trapped under collapsed structures. The use of forensic methods highlights the scale of the crisis, as authorities race against time to locate survivors and recover remains. Authorities are working urgently to determine the fate of those still missing, with the death toll expected to rise as recovery operations proceed. The situation underscores the severity of the disaster and the challenges faced by emergency responders.
Ukrainian officials say DNA tests are being used to identify bodies while up to 39 remain trapped under rubble.
