Russians attacked the Cherkasy region with drones: an 8-year-old boy was killed, and others were injured
14 April 22:15
Russian forces attacked the Cherkasy region with strike drones. An 8-year-old boy was killed and several other people were injured in the strike on the regional capital. At least four high-rise buildings in the city were also damaged.
Igor Taburets, head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, reported on the tragic consequences of the attack, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
What happened in the Cherkasy region
According to Ihor Taburets, in the evening, the Russian army launched attack drones toward the Cherkasy region. Defense forces managed to neutralize some of the aerial targets.
As the head of the Regional Military Administration noted, Ukrainian defenders shot down nine enemy targets; however, despite this, there have been tragic consequences in the regional capital.
Who died as a result of the attack
The most tragic consequence of the strike was the death of an 8-year-old boy. The child died from his injuries.
According to preliminary information, nine people were taken to the hospital. Among them is also a child.
In addition, three more local residents received medical care at the scene without being hospitalized.
Thus, the total number of victims of the attack is significant, and medical personnel continue to provide assistance to everyone who needs it.
What damage was recorded in Cherkasy
At least four high-rise buildings were damaged in Cherkasy as a result of the drone strikes.
The residential sector was among the areas that were struck or damaged after the attack. The exact extent of the damage is still being assessed.
What is known about the response
Following the strike, relevant services are working at the site, and the survey of the area is ongoing.
This means that information about the consequences of the attack may still be updated, particularly regarding the number of damaged structures and the final number of casualties.
What Ihor Taburets said
The head of the Cherkasy Regional State Administration confirmed that strike UAVs were operating over the region, some of which were successfully destroyed. At the same time, he emphasized that there have been tragic consequences in the regional center and expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased boy.
