Ukrainian officials said at least 26 people, including three children, were killed and nearly 100 wounded after Russian X-101 cruise missiles and drones struck apartment blocks in Ternopil, one of the deadliest attacks in western Ukraine since 2022.
Footage emerges of a Russian missile hitting an apartment building in Ternopil.
According to the latest data, 25 people were killed in the Russian attack on Ternopil, including three children. Another 73 people were injured, including 15 children. pic.twitter.com/nTs1GEENlR
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 19, 2025
The assault, part of an overnight barrage of 48 missiles and 476 drones, also hit nine other regions across Ukraine, including energy and critical infrastructure in Lviv and civilian facilities in Kharkiv, according to authorities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted photos on X showing the charred exterior of residential buildings, with first responders conducting search and rescue operations.
Right now, all our services keep working in Ternopil to help the victims and save as many lives as possible. Points of Invincibility have been set up, where people can receive the support they need.
Tragically, tonight, the people of Ternopil suffered the most from Russian… pic.twitter.com/AT5iswjqwj
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 19, 2025
He condemned the attack, saying it targeted innocent civilians: “Once again, the Russians have killed innocent, peaceful people who were simply sleeping in their homes. My condolences to everyone who has lost family members and loved ones.”
Zelenskyy said Russia’s goal is to “continue killing and destroying life in Ukraine” and added that only strong international pressure can stop the aggression.
Russia, which denies deliberately targeting civilians, said the strikes were in response to what it called “terrorist attacks” on its territory, claiming Ukraine had fired four U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at the city of Voronezh in Russia.
Ukraine on Tuesday confirmed it used ATACMS missiles to strike military targets inside Russia, though details of the strike were not disclosed.
Kyiv called the operation a “significant development” in its defense campaign and said it will continue employing long-range weapons like ATACMS to pressure Moscow into negotiations.
