Search and rescue operations completed in Ternopil
22 November 2025 20:27
Emergency rescue and search operations at the sites of destruction caused by a Russian missile strike on November 19, 2025, have been completed in Ternopil.
According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service reported this on Facebook, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The main rescue and search operations were carried out at two locations. At one of them, an apartment building was heavily damaged, with some people trapped in the rubble and blocked in their apartments. Rescuers extinguished the fires and dismantled the structures simultaneously.
The work lasted for four days and ended on November 22 at 18:00. Rescue units from 9 regions, dog handlers, heavy equipment, doctors and psychologists were involved. The work was carried out in difficult conditions, including manually at the level of 5-6 floors.
33 people died, including six children. 94 people were injured, including 18 children.
Forty-six people, including seven children, were rescued.
Six people are still missing, including one child.
About 1,298 tons of construction waste was removed.
The rescuers found three pets (two cats and a parrot) and handed them over to their owners.
The search and rescue operations have been completed. Investigative actions are underway.
A brutal attack on high-rise buildings in Ternopil
During a massive attack on the night of November 18-19, the Russian Federation attacked Ternopil with drones and cruise missiles.
Houses on Stus and 15 Kvitnya streets were hit: one nine-story building was destroyed, and a fire started in another. It is possible that the 33 dead are not the final number of victims, as several people are still missing.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the houses were hit by X-101 cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS strategic bombers and four Tu-160MS in the Vologda and Astrakhan regions. A direct hit by one of the missiles was caught on video. Judging by the video, the missile was definitely not intercepted by the air defense system.
