A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Pryluky, Ukraine, has resulted in 19 deaths, including five children.
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Key facts
- •The attack occurred on the morning of October 7, hitting a five-story residential building in Pryluky.
- •The death toll reached 19, including five children, with 55 people reported injured.
- •President Zelenskyy identified four of the child victims as Oleksandr, Kyrylo, Serhii, and Maksym.
- •Police reported damage to 346 apartments, nine private houses, and 34 vehicles.
- •The incident is the deadliest single attack recorded in Ukraine over the past month.
A Russian missile strike on the city of Pryluky in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region on October 7 has resulted in at least 19 deaths, including five children. The attack, which occurred around 6 a.m. local time, hit a five-story residential building. Authorities report that 55 people were injured in the incident, which is described as the deadliest single attack in Ukraine in the past month.
By the numbers
Casualties and Rescue Operations
Search-and-rescue operations remain ongoing at the site of the strike, where emergency services are clearing rubble. While initial reports indicated a lower death toll, the number rose as rescue crews recovered additional bodies. Among the victims identified by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were three one-year-old children named Oleksandr, Kyrylo, and Serhii, as well as an eight-year-old named Maksym. In addition to those killed, 55 people sustained injuries, with three individuals reported to be in serious condition.
Scope of the Attack
According to local authorities, the attack involved multiple hits in Pryluky, affecting a multistory residential building, a children and youth creativity center, and a business. Police investigators have inspected 346 damaged or destroyed apartments, nine private houses, and 34 vehicles. The strike was part of a broader series of attacks across Ukraine on October 7 involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, which officials state resulted in a total of 25 deaths and 100 injuries nationwide.
Timeline
- 6 a.m., Oct. 7Russian missiles strike a residential building in Pryluky.
- Morning, Oct. 7Local authorities initially report nine deaths, later updating the count to 13.
- 8 p.m., Oct. 7President Zelenskyy confirms the death toll has risen to 19.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrinform, Ukrainska Pravda (English), The Insider (Russia).
