Death Toll From Russian Strike on Pryluky Rises to Nine, Including Three Children

The death toll from a Russian strike on the city of Pryluky, in Ukraine's Chernihiv region, has risen to nine, according to Ukrinform. Among the confirmed dead are three children, whose bodies were recovered from the rubble of damaged buildings.

At least 38 people were injured in the attack, Ukrainian authorities said. Rescue and recovery operations continued in the affected area as emergency crews worked through the debris.

Pryluky, located in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv region, has faced repeated Russian strikes amid the broader conflict that began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Attacks on residential areas and civilian infrastructure have continued to cause civilian casualties across the country.

Ukrainian officials have not released further details on the specific circumstances of the strike or the type of munitions used. Local authorities are expected to provide updates as search and recovery efforts continue.

The incident adds to the mounting civilian toll from the war, which has drawn continued international condemnation of attacks affecting residential areas and non-military infrastructure.