Missile strike on hotel in Cherkasy: rubble removal complete

A rescue operation has been completed in the centre of Cherkasy at the site of a missile strike on a hotel on the morning of 21 September.

Source: Ihor Taburets, Head of Cherkasy Oblast Military Administration, on Radio Liberty

Details: Taburets reported that the rescue operation in Cherkasy lasted for almost a day. No people were found under the rubble overnight.

Currently, 11 people are known to be injured, and six of them are in hospital. Two of the hospitalised victims are in a serious condition.

The aftermath of the attack is still being dealt with. A total of 593 tonnes of demolition waste alone has been removed from the site. The rescue workers are expected to finish their work in the afternoon.

Quote: "It is highly likely that the missiles [they appeared to be the X-101s – ed.] were aimed at energy facilities. There are such substations within the Cherkasy district, so it is likely that the missiles were flying there."

Background: 

• On 21 September, a Russian missile hit a hotel in the city centre of Cherkasy, causing wreckage to fall on the city centre.
• Earlier it was reported that 9 people had been injured.

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