ukrainian street cleaner pauses briefly during drone strike but then gets back to business

He said: ‘I don’t know whether to thank you or to scold you.

‘Your courage today has impressed everyone in Ukraine. I want to thank you for serving the community and for your work.

‘But I also want to stress that when there is an air raid,please take care and stay safe.

‘I understand there is work to be done,but your safety comes first.’

The video showing Olha’s commendable courage quickly went viral on social media as users were stunned by how calm she was during a near-death experience that would have sent many fleeing for their lives.

Historian and journalist Vakhtang Kipiani joked: ‘The nervous system of this Ukrainian women,Olha from Lviv,should be recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.’

Footage shows sparks flying out towards Olha as the drone explodes (Picture: @nexta_tv)

Others noted how tragic it is that something so deadly has become a common occurrence.

One X user commented: ‘Yeah,it’s rough,but as it’s been happening for years,people just kinda used to the danger.

‘It’s sad that it’s like that in 2026.’

Another user wrote: ‘Resilience in the face of the day-to-day many challenges.

‘Ukrainian’s intestinal fortitude is nothing short of a country believing in sovereignty,which is forthcoming.’

A tractor driver who was clearing the snow nearby suffered minor injuries in the attack but is reported to be fine.

Nobody was killed in the attack,however,the city has been damaged by the blast.

Nine residential buildings were damaged,along with stained-glass windows at a local church and windows at nearby schools,according to reports.