Russia fired missiles at Ukrainian cities: consequences of the attack

On the morning of September 21, the Russian occupiers launched a massive missile attack on the cities of Ukraine. Explosions occurred in many populated areas, and air defense was active.

Explosions in Cherkassy

According to the head of the Cherkassy Police Department, Igor Taburts, debris from one of the downed objects fell on a social infrastructure facility. He indicated that as a result of the attack, five people were injured and one person was under the rubble.

“In the morning, the enemy launched a missile attack on the regional center. As a result of the air defense, we have debris falling in the central part of the city. In particular, a social infrastructure facility was damaged. Currently, there are five casualties. At least one person is under the rubble. The rescue operation continues,” it says in the message.

Journalists reported that a hotel complex in the city, which is located in the center of Cherkassy, was damaged.

Explosions in Kharkov

The head of the Kharkov Regional State Administration Oleg Sinegubov reported damage to civilian infrastructure.

“The occupants carried out six strikes on the city of Kharkov, in particular in the Slobodsky district. There is damage to civilian infrastructure, information about the victims is being checked. Emergency services are working at the hit sites,” the message states.

Explosions in Rivne

Explosions were heard in Rivne around 6:20, after which electricity was cut off in some areas.

“The light went out in part of the city,” local media reported.

In turn, the head of the Rivne Regional State Administration, Vitaly Koval, confirmed the “arrival”.

"Rivne. There are arrivals of enemy missiles. The corresponding services are working," the message says.

Explosions in the Lviv region

According to the head of the Lviv OVA, Maxim Kozitsky, according to preliminary information, at about 06:25 the enemy launched three missile attacks on the territory of Drohobych.

“Two arrivals – to an industrial facility. The workshop caught fire, a three-story warehouse building was destroyed, there is a fire on an area of about 30 sq.m,” Kozitsky said.

According to him, another missile strike targeted a private two-story train. There is a fire on an area of 20 square meters. The fires are still being extinguished.

“As of this hour, there have been no reports of casualties. Do not ignore air raid warnings,” Kozitsky added.