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Russian Strike Levels Ternopil High-Rises; 26 Killed and 26 Missing as Night Search Continues

Officials describe two apartment blocks devastated by fire with crews combing the rubble through the night.

Overview

  • Authorities report about 93 people injured and say three of those killed were children.
  • Rescue and police teams are working overnight to find those unaccounted for, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said.
  • Two stairwells in the worst-hit building were completely burned out, leaving no apartments intact, according to officials.
  • Witnesses and officials said some residents leapt from windows as flames spread, and 19 of the fatalities occurred in the fire.
  • Local leaders pledged temporary shelter for residents left homeless by the destruction.