At least 25 people, including three children, were killed and 73 others were injured in a Russian attack in the Ukrainian city of Ternopil, Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Wednesday.
Emergency response teams, including the State Emergency Service and the National Police, were on the ground to carry out rescue operations.
Ukraine also deployed 45 units of equipment, including robotic ones, to clear the rubble and look for survivors.
“Ternopil. 25 killed as a result of the Russian shelling of the city. Among the dead are 3 children. 73 people were injured. Emergency response units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the National Police of Ukraine are working at the scene. 45 units of equipment have been deployed, including robotic ones,” the Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a post on X.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack, saying Russia launched 470 attack drones and 48 missiles of various types in overnight strikes.
“Across many of our regions, work is underway to address the aftermath of Russia’s attack. It is confirmed that Russia launched more than 470 attack drones and 48 missiles of various types against Ukraine overnight – one ballistic and the rest cruise missiles,” Zelenskyy said on X.
In Ternopil, he said, residential buildings were hit, adding that there was significant destruction. He said people are feared trapped under the rubble.
“All necessary emergency services are on the ground, trying to save every life,” he added.