Russian missile, drone strikes kill four in Ukraine's northern regions, officials say
Russian missile and drone strikes in Ukraine's northern regions resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others. The attacks targeted civilian infrastructure, including a business and a shopping center in Chernihiv. The regions of Chernihiv and Sumy have experienced frequent assaults during the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Four people were killed and several others injured in missile and drone strikes in northern Ukraine.
- ▪A ballistic missile strike in Pryluky killed two and injured at least 17, including a teenager.
- ▪Civilian infrastructure was also targeted in a separate drone attack in the Sumy region.
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Russian missile, drone strikes kill four in Ukraine's northern regions, officials saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 05:38 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 05:38 PMMay 19 - Russian missile and drone strikes in Ukrainian northern Chernihiv and Sumy regions killed four people and injured several more, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.A ballistic missile strike in the centre of the town of Pryluky in the Chernihiv region killed two people and injured at least 17 others, including a 14-year-old, the regional governor said.A business was hit in the attack and a nearby shopping centre and a supermarket were damaged, Governor Viacheslav Chaus said on the Telegram messaging app.Chaus posted photos on Telegram of a damaged metal structure and of a…
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