8-year-old boy killed and others wounded in Russian strike on Cherkasy
Falling drone debris damaged four high-rise buildings in Cherkasy. Dead and wounded reported.
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Russian attack on Cherkasy, April 14, 2026 / © Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration / © Голова Черкаської ОВА Ігор Табурець.
On the evening of April 14, Russian forces attacked Cherkasy with strike drones. The assault killed a child and wounded several others, Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, reported.
Cherkasy strike: aftermath details
Air defenses downed nine enemy drones over the region, officials say. At least four residential high-rises were damaged by falling debris in Cherkasy. Rescue and utility crews remain on-site.
An 8-year-old boy has died of injuries, the Regional Military Administration chief reported. Many others were wounded.
"Unfortunately, the regional center faces tragic consequences. An 8-year-old boy has died of injuries. My condolences to the family... Nine more people are hospitalized, including a child. Three residents were treated at the scene," Ihor Taburets stated.
Russian attack on Cherkasy, April 14, 2026 / © Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration / © Голова Черкаської ОВА Ігор Табурець.
Emergency services are on-site at the debris impact locations. The regional head urged residents not to ignore air raid sirens.
Russian attack on Cherkasy, April 14, 2026 / © Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration / © Голова Черкаської ОВА Ігор Табурець.
"I urge everyone to always respond to danger warnings. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones," he added.
Russian attack on Cherkasy, April 14, 2026 / © Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration / © Голова Черкаської ОВА Ігор Табурець.
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Russian attack on Cherkasy, April 14, 2026 / © Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration / © Голова Черкаської ОВА Ігор Табурець.