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Update: Russian strike on Cherkasy Oblast injures 8

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Update: Russian strike on Cherkasy Oblast injures 8
The aftermath of the Russian missile strike against the Uman district, Cherkasy Oblast, on June 8, 2023. (Photo: Interior Ministry/Telegram)

Russian missile strike against the Uman district in Cherkasy Oblast injured eight civilians, Governor Ihor Taburets reported on June 8.

The victims were hospitalized, and two of them are in serious condition.

An industrial facility and a car wash were damaged in the attack.

Police, medics, and the State Emergency Services are working on the site.

Details are being updated.

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Martin Fornusek is a news editor at the Kyiv Independent. He has previously worked as a news content editor at the media company Newsmatics and is a contributor to Euromaidan Press. He was also volunteering as an editor and translator at the Czech-language version of Ukraïner. Martin studied at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, holding a bachelor's degree in security studies and history and a master's degree in conflict and democracy studies.

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