The number of casualties from the Russian strike in Chernivtsi has risen to 26, with two fatalities.

This was reported by the head of the Chernivtsi Regional Administration, Ruslan Zaparañuk, via Telegram.

He stated: "The number of injured in Chernivtsi has increased to 26 people."

Currently, 7 of them are in our hospitals: 3 in critical condition, 4 have undergone surgery.

The remaining injured received first aid at the site of the fallen enemy missile debris."