Russian terrorist attack on Priluki (Ukraine): five people died, including a one-year-old child

In the night of June 5, 2025, a terrorist action by the Russian Federation struck Pryluky in Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine: six attack drones “Shahed” targeted the private home of a firefighter and residential neighborhoods of the city.

As a result of this horror, five civilians were killed, including a one-year-old child.

We present a detailed news overview of the events, providing official figures, quotes from authorities, and expert opinions.

Event chronology

Russian occupiers deployed six attack drones in the night from June 4 to June 5. The sequence of terrorist actions can be described as follows:

• Around 00:15, a “Shahed” drone took off from territory controlled by the Russian Federation toward Pryluky.
• The first strike hit the house of the head of the local fire department, where his 46-year-old wife, their 27-year-old daughter, and their one-year-old grandson were present.
• A few minutes later, other drones attacked nearby residential neighborhoods, causing destruction and fires.
• Emergency services and police arrived at the scene within the first 15 minutes, but unfortunately were unable to save the occupants of the house, where three family members of the firefighter were sheltering.
• In total, that night 103 attack drones and one ballistic missile were launched across Ukraine, affecting seven oblasts.

Figures and statistics

Below is a table illustrating the scale of the nighttime attack:

Attack victims

Under the rubble of the destroyed house, the bodies of:

• a 46-year-old woman;
• a 27-year-old daughter (born in 1998);
• a one-year-old child (the firefighter’s grandson).

Additionally, two other civilians were killed by explosions. Eight people sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Quotes and reactions from officials

Volodymyr Zelensky:
“Last night, Russia struck Pryluky in Chernihiv Oblast with six attack drones. The entire night was spent on a rescue operation. Unfortunately, there are wounded and fatalities. One of the rescuers arrived to extinguish the aftermath right at his own home: it turned out that a ‘Shahed’ struck his house. Tragically, his wife, daughter, and one-year-old grandson were killed. And this is already the 632nd child killed since the start of the full-scale war. My condolences to all relatives and loved ones. Russia constantly tries to buy time to continue killings. When it does not feel sufficient condemnation and pressure from the world, it kills again.

During that night, 103 drones and one ballistic missile were launched across Ukraine. The targets included Donetsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, Chernihiv, Dnipro, and Kherson oblasts.

This is yet another massive strike by terrorists—Russian terrorists who kill our people every night. This is another reason to impose maximum sanctions and apply united pressure. We expect actions from the USA, Europe, and the whole world—those who can truly help change these horrific circumstances. Strength matters, and ending the war can only happen through strength. We must pressure Moscow by all available means and step by step deprive it of the ability to continue this aggression.”

Other expert opinions

Ukrainian analysts note that such massive drone attacks indicate that the Russian Federation is preparing a new strategy of suffocating the civilian population and destabilizing the front.

In the Kremlin, according to some sources, they expected the psychological effect: to intimidate citizens, provoke panic, and increase internal pressure on the Ukrainian government.

How this affects the Jewish community in Israel

For Israelis, especially Ukrainians by descent, the events in Pryluky are a powerful emotional blow. Many repatriates maintain family ties with residents of the nearby areas, and news of civilian casualties is perceived very painfully. That is why NAnews – Israel News pays special attention to such materials, striving to support readers with facts and figures.

Key conclusions

Final conclusions regarding the terrorist drone attack:

1. The Russian Federation continues to terrorize civilians with massive unmanned strikes.
2. The number of children killed as a result of the full-scale aggression has reached 632.
3. The international community is increasing sanctions, but further pressure is needed to stop the Russian Federation.
4. The Jewish community of Israel actively participates in helping the victims, strengthening ties between the two nations.

Conclusion from NAnews

The terrorist Russian drone attack on Pryluky has once again proven the inhuman nature of the Kremlin regime. Every strike on peaceful residential neighborhoods is not just a military conflict, but a crime against all humanity.

We, NAnews – Israel News, will continue to cover these tragedies, because we write for those who care about the fate of Ukrainians and the Jewish community, seeking to show the connection between the histories of the two peoples and their shared struggle for freedom and security.