The number of victims as a result of a missile strike on Cherkasy has increased to 10 people, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.

"Cherkasy. As of 08:40, the number of injured as a result of the Russian strike has increased to 10 people," the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.

The rescue operation is reportedly ongoing.

Earlier it was reported that as a result of a missile strike in Cherkasy, seven people were injured, 10 were evacuated.