On Independence Day, the enemy attacked a high-rise building in Chernihiv: 20 people have been injured so far

This was reported on Telegram by Vyacheslav Chaus, head of the Chernihiv Regional State Administration, and Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the city’s military administration.

Update at 2:50 p.m.:

According to Vyacheslav Chaus, firefighters have extinguished the blaze. There are already 20 known casualties, including two children—ages 12 and 17.

Preliminary reports indicate that the Russians used a “Geran-5” drone.

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Update, 2:11 p.m.:

In Chernihiv, 17 people are currently known to have been injured as a result of the Russian attack. This was reported by the city council’s press service.

Update, 1:29 p.m.:

According to the State Emergency Service, the number of casualties in Chernihiv has risen to 15 people, including two children.

Update, 12:37 p.m.:

The head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration reported that 14 people are currently known to have been injured. Among them are two children, aged 12 and 17. Three people were hospitalized, while another 11 sustained minor injuries—they were treated on the spot.

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According to officials, a fire broke out at the site of the attack, and efforts to extinguish it were hampered by heavy smoke. However, according to updated reports, the fire has been extinguished.

Preliminary reports, according to Bryzhynskyi, indicate there were no fatalities from the Russian strike. However, people were injured as a result of the attack—they are receiving the necessary assistance.

Emergency services are also working at the site of the strike. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.

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