Russian strike on Ternopil: 26 dead, 18 children hospitalized
The number of those killed by the Russian missile strike in Ternopil has risen to 26. This was reported by the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko.
Emergency rescue operations are ongoing at the sites damaged during the enemy's morning attack. Work will not cease during the night: all units will continue to clear debris and assist the victims.
As of 20:30, 26 people have been reported dead, including three children. 93 individuals have been injured, including 18 children (who are in hospitals).
"There is a lot of work ahead. The main task is to find everyone who might be under the rubble. As of this evening, there are reports of 26 people missing in the destroyed building. Three of them are children. We are searching," the minister reported.
Police will monitor public order and prevent looting. Law enforcement appeals to residents of the regional center: trust only official information. For accurate information, contact the special line 102 or directly speak with police officers working at the scene.
"Six buildings were affected along with these. We need to close at least 1105 windows as soon as possible," previously noted the Minister of Internal Affairs.
Since the morning, mobile units of the Migration Service and the Mobile Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been working at the site of the shelling. Specialists provide consultations, accept applications for document restoration or vehicle deregistration. At least 80 vehicles have been destroyed as a result of the attack.
On the night of November 19, Russia launched an attack on an industrial facility and residential buildings located in the "Solyany" neighborhood. The shelling resulted in significant destruction and casualties among civilians. The Air Forces confirmed that Russian cruise missiles X-101, launched from strategic aircraft: 6 Tu-95MS (base airfield "Olenya"), 4 Tu-160MS (bases "Engels" and "Ukrainka"), hit multi-apartment residential buildings in Ternopil. Launch areas are in Vologda and Astrakhan regions of the Russian Federation.
