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War in Ukraine
Russian Drone Strikes High-Rise in Cherkasy, Wounding 11 Civilians
A Russian drone struck a residential high-rise building in Cherkasy, triggering a large fire across multiple floors and injuring 11 people, including two children.
May 24, 2026
Drones
Russian Attacks Spark Fires in Cherkasy, Hit Rail Facilities in Sumy, Kill Civilians in Donetsk
Russian drones hit Cherkasy and the surrounding region overnight, sparking fires and injuring civilians, while rail infrastructure in the Sumy region came under repeated attack.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2026
Law Enforcement
Deadly Shooting Kills 4 Policemen in Ukraine’s Cherkasy
The incident occurred as officers attempted to detain a man wanted for murder. When police exited their vehicle, the suspect ambushed them, opening fire with an automatic weapon.
Jan. 27, 2026
Top News
Gunman Seizes Cherkasy McDonald’s, Shoots Himself After Standoff
A man armed with a gun stormed a McDonald’s in downtown Cherkasy, triggering a tense standoff with police. He was later carried out with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Aug. 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Hammers Major Ukraine City Transformer Station, Multiple Cities, ‘Ceasefire’ Is Over
The bloodiest drone attack hit a passenger bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing nine. A Russian glide bomb hit an apartment building in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing one and injuring four.
April 23, 2025