Massive attack on Ukraine: 12 dead, more than 40 wounded; search underway for people trapped under rubble in Pryluky

Following the Russian Federation’s combined attack on Ukrainian cities, emergency rescue operations are underway at eight locations. Rescuers and other emergency services are working in Kyiv and the surrounding region, as well as in the Kirovohrad, Chernihiv, and Poltava regions.

As a result of the massive terrorist attack, 12 people were killed, and more than 40 civilians were injured.

The most critical situation remains in Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast, where rescue workers and police continue search operations. People who are considered missing may be trapped under the rubble of a standard five-story building.

Six people, including an 8-year-old boy, were killed as a result of the enemy attack on the city.

Another 34 people, including five children, were injured. The youngest child among the victims is only 3 years old.

The strike damaged residential buildings, a plumbing supply warehouse, a garage cooperative, and stores. Thus, the attack once again targeted civilian infrastructure and people who were in their homes.

One of Kyiv’s cemeteries was also damaged as a result of the shelling.

The attack also had serious consequences for personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

A policewoman was wounded in Pryluky. Her husband, who until recently had been fighting on the front lines as part of the police force, and her mother were killed in the strike.

“May all those who died rest in peace, and our condolences go out to their families,” the statement reads.

Emergency rescue operations at the attack sites are ongoing. All necessary units and services, as well as specialists from neighboring regions, have been mobilized to address the aftermath.

Mobile service centers operated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs are being deployed in Kremenchuk and Pryluky to assist those affected.

Citizens will be able to replace lost documents or deregister vehicles free of charge.

“We are also involving units from neighboring regions to address the aftermath of the attack as quickly as possible,” the statement noted.

This was reported by Ivan Vygivsky. 

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As a reminder, the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio in Kyiv was once again damaged by Russian shelling. As a result of a massive missile attack, debris from a Russian missile fell on the studio’s grounds and damaged the film studios.

In Svitlovodsk, Kirovohrad Oblast, part of the city was left without power following a nighttime Russian attack. Emergency services and utility companies are currently working to restore electricity.

In the Kirovohrad region, a high school and a cultural center were damaged by the Russian attack. Seventeen windows were shattered at the science high school, and three more were damaged at the cultural center. As a result, about 100 students will temporarily switch to remote learning starting tomorrow.

As a reminder, Russia destroyed a five-story building with people inside in Pryluky with a missile.

At least two people were killed in Kyiv as a result of a nighttime attack.

Russia struck Zaporizhzhia’s transportation infrastructure.

Russia also struck Dnipro with ballistic missiles, damaging a factory.