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Russian strike on Khmelnytskyi region kills 4, injures 5

Russian strike on Khmelnytskyi region kills 4, injures 5 Illustrative photo: the consequences of the Russian strike on the Khmelnytskyi region are described (Getty Images)

Four people were killed and five injured in Khmelnytskyi region last night as a result of a massive Russian air attack. Civilian infrastructure in the region was damaged, including residential buildings and schools, according to the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration, Serhii Tiurin.

"Last night, Khmelnytskyi region came under Russian enemy fire, which caused destruction to civilian infrastructure. There are casualties and injuries," the official said.

According to preliminary reports, four people were killed, Tiurin noted.

In addition, he reported that five people sustained shrapnel wounds and are currently hospitalized, one of them in serious condition.

What else is known about the aftermath of the strike

"Six private residential houses were destroyed, and more than 20 houses were damaged. Windows in an educational institution and municipal transport were also damaged," the official stated.

He added that information about the consequences of the massive attack on the region is still being clarified.

Photo: Russian attack on Khmelnytskyi region (t.me/dsns_telegram)

"All necessary emergency services are involved in responding to the aftermath of the strike. I will provide updates as new details become available," he added.

Overnight massive air attack on May 25

As previously reported, on the night of May 25, Russian forces launched another massive combined airstrike on Ukrainian territory. The enemy used various types of missiles and kamikaze drones. This was the second consecutive large-scale attack, following the previous night’s strike.

The attack during the night of May 25 caused explosions in several cities, including:

RBC-Ukraine has compiled all available details about the combined Russian airstrike in a separate report.