Massive Missile Attack on Pryluky
On May 19, 2024, Russian forces launched a large-scale missile strike on the city of Pryluky in Chernihiv Oblast, killing four people and injuring 30 others. Among the dead were two men, one woman, and a 15-year-old boy. The attack targeted both civilian and critical infrastructure, heavily damaging the Epicenter shopping center.
Local businesses, shopping malls, grocery stores, pharmacies, educational institutions, and dozens of private homes and apartment buildings suffered significant damage as a result of the strike.
Chernihiv Oblast Governor Viacheslav Chaus stated, 'Yesterday's missile attack on Pryluky killed four people—two men, a woman, and a 15-year-old boy. Thirty people were injured.'
Drone Attack and Escalating Threats
The following day, May 20, a Russian kamikaze drone struck a civilian recreation complex in the Baturyn community. The attack sparked a fire that was later extinguished by emergency responders. One car was completely destroyed, and a single civilian casualty received on-site medical assistance.
Russian forces continue to target other areas of Chernihiv Oblast with missiles and drones, signaling an escalation in hostilities and persistent dangers for the civilian population.
The intensifying military activity in Chernihiv Oblast underscores the severe threat to civilians and infrastructure. Repeated strikes on residential neighborhoods and critical facilities reveal the enemy's intent to cripple the region's economic base. This situation presents new challenges for local authorities and emergency services tasked with ensuring public safety and protection.
The recent missile strike on Pryluky highlights the escalating violence in the region, following a previous attack that resulted in casualties and injuries. For a detailed account of another devastating incident in the heart of Pryluky, where two people lost their lives and many were hurt, you can read more in our article on the strike on the city center.