In Cherkasy, 11 people, including two children, were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack, and a fire broke out in a nine-story building. This was reported by UNN with reference to data from rescuers as of May 24.
After the strike, a fire broke out in the residential building. Rescuers managed to save nine people.
Another 34 residents were provided with assistance by SES psychologists.
Details
Despite repeated threats of new enemy strikes, rescuers extinguished the fire over an area of 400 square meters.
Sappers also inspected the territory for the presence of explosive objects.
Context
Russian troops regularly attack Ukrainian cities with strike drones, specifically targeting civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
On the night of May 24, they carried out one of the largest attacks on Kyiv since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
At night, 15 missiles from "TUs", volleys of ballistics, up to 5 "Kalibrs", and "Zircons" flew toward the capital simultaneously.
As a reminder
Four people were injured in Cherkasy as a result of a Russian drone attack. This occurred on April 15, 2026.