The death toll from the Russian attack on Pryluky has risen to 20, including five children

In Pryluky, Chernihiv region, the number of people killed in the Russian missile attack on October 7 has risen to 20; five of the victims were children.

According to Vyacheslav Chaus, Head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, Russian forces struck the city with cruise missiles on the morning of October 7—targeting people who were still asleep. Impacts occurred at several locations. An entire section of a five-story apartment building was completely destroyed, and many apartments were damaged. Rescuers spent the entire day clearing the rubble, and operations are ongoing. As of the evening of October 7, it is known that Russia killed 20 people with a single missile strike. Among the dead are five children.

Another 55 people were injured, including seven children.

Russian missiles also struck an industrial facility, a residential area, and the Center for Children and Youth Creativity.