According to the governor of Chernihiv Oblast, as of October 7, the death toll from a strike on a five-story residential building in Pryluky has risen to 13, including four children, with more than 50 others injured. Rescue personnel continue searching through the rubble.
This casualty count exceeds the earlier figures provided by Zelenskyy that morning—five dead and 26 injured in Pryluky—and also surpasses the initial report from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, which cited four deaths and 20 injuries. Casualty numbers during wartime often rise as rescue operations progress, and final figures may still change.
Overview of the Attack
Russian side: The Russian Defense Ministry stated that precision-guided weapons and drones were used in strikes across multiple locations in Ukraine early that morning, targeting defense industry facilities, including those involved in the production and storage of "Phoenix" cruise missiles and drones, as well as a facility related to unmanned vessels near Odesa.
Ukrainian side: Zelenskyy said Russia launched approximately 70 missiles, including a large number of ballistic missiles, along with drones. Ukrainian forces managed to intercept only part of the incoming threats. He reiterated that ballistic missiles pose the greatest challenge and emphasized the urgent need for Patriot air defense systems.
Widespread casualties: In addition to Pryluky, attacks were reported in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kremenchuk. Zelenskyy stated that at least 11 people were killed and 26 injured nationwide.
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