Russians attack Chernihiv this morning: house burns, woman and four-year-old girl killed – photos
Russian forces attacked the city of Chernihiv on the morning of 26 August, causing a house to catch fire and killing a 49-year-old woman and a four-year-old girl.
Source: Chernihiv City Council; Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, Head of Chernihiv City Military Administration; Ukraine's National Police
Quote: "The enemy struck the city early this morning. The attack caused a house to catch fire and it was effectively destroyed by the blaze. Outbuildings were also damaged. A fire also broke out in a shop located nearby."
Details: Early reports indicate that three people were inside the house when the attack occurred.
The city council said that a 14-year-old girl has been taken to hospital. The bodies of a 49-year-old woman and a four-year-old girl were found during search operations.
Update: Bryzhynskyi said that the city had come under attack by Russian UAVs.
"One UAV struck a residential building. As a result of the attack, a 14-year-old child has been injured and, sadly, two people have been killed: a woman and a four-year-old child," he added.
Background:
- On the afternoon of 25 August, Russian forces attacked Chernihiv with more than 10 drones, damaging critical infrastructure and warehouse facilities. Three people sustained minor injuries.
- On the evening of 25 August, Russian forces attacked Chernihiv again, injuring two adults and a child.
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