{
  "id": 2997339,
  "title": "Russian drone strikes central Chernihiv high-rise on Independence Day, injuring 14",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/russian-drone-strikes-central-chernihiv-high-rise-on-independence-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T10:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/drone-strikes-chernihiv-tower-block-50635192.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Independence Day, Russian forces launched a drone strike on a residential high-rise in the city of Chernihiv, resulting in 14 civilian injuries, including two children aged 12 and 17, according to city military administration head Dmytro Bryzhynskyi on August 24. The drone directly targeted the multi-story building, setting it ablaze. Fourteen people were injured, with three requiring hospitalization for moderate injuries and the rest sustaining lesser wounds. Public broadcaster Suspilne captured graphic footage of the extensive damage to the structure and surrounding buildings. Chernihiv Oblast military administration head Vyacheslav Chaus denounced the strike as a calculated and despicable attack aimed at Ukraine's Independence Day. Rescue teams are battling the fire and providing medical aid to the victims, with all necessary emergency services on-site. The full impact of the attack is currently under investigation.",
  "summary": "Russian forces struck a high-rise residential building in downtown Chernihiv with a strike drone, injuring 14 civilians, including two children, Head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration Dmytro Bryzhynskyi reported on Aug. 24.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Russian military publishes video of drone strike on unarmed cyclist in Donetsk region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/russian-military-publishes-video-of-drone-strike-on-unarmed-cyclist",
        "published": "2026-08-24T07:47:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Russian drone strike hits Mondelēz plant in Trostianets, injuring 3 – mayor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/russian-drone-strike-hits-mondelez-plant-in-trostianets-injuring-3",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:04:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "51 wounded remain hospitalized after Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih mall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/51-wounded-remain-hospitalized-after-russian-strike-on-kryvyi-rih-mall",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:25:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}