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Russian drone strikes central Chernihiv high-rise on Independence Day, injuring 14
Russian forces struck a high-rise residential building in downtown Chernihiv with a drone on Aug. 24, injuring 14 civilians, including two children, according to Head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration Dmytro Bryzhynskyi.
Why it matters
The attack occurred on Ukraine's Independence Day, targeting a civilian area in a city center, highlighting the ongoing threat to civilian infrastructure amid the conflict.
What's unclear
- The extent of damage to the building and any potential casualties beyond the reported injuries.
- Whether the drone was a specific type (e.g., Shahed) and the exact number of drones involved.
Linked public sources
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
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- Russian drone hits apartment building in Chernihiv: 14 injured, fire being extinguished — Chernihiv
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- Russian drone hits apartment building in Chernihiv: 14 injured, fire being extinguished — Chernihiv