Russian air strike kills 10, injures 12 children in Ternopil

Among the victims in Ternopil due to the Russian attack on residential high-rise buildings, of which there are currently 37, 12 are children, said Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Viktor Mykyta.

"In Ternopil, work continues to eliminate the consequences of the Russian attack on residential areas of the city. Currently, 10 people are known to have died and 37 were injured, including 12 children. The search for those who could have survived the collapse of buildings is ongoing," he said on Telegram on Wednesday.

According to him, immediately after the attack, representatives of the Ternopil Regional Military Administration. And city authorities began work at the sites of the hits. Headquarters for helping people who suffered as a result of the attack on residential areas have been deployed in the areas of destruction, rescuers, doctors, police officers, psychologists, lawyers and other specialists who participate in eliminating the consequences of Russian terror are working. The necessary forces, special equipment, aviation, engineering means, etc. have been involved. Food and access to water have been provided at the work site.

The situation is under the personal control of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mykyta said.