30.10.2026 10:41
In Russia's attack on Ukraine's Chernihiv, 15-year-old rhythmic gymnast Yana Peshkova and a girl of the same age lost their lives. In the attack, 31 people, 4 of them children, were injured, while the news of the young athlete's death was announced by the Magic Sports gymnastics studio where she trained. Russian forces also carried out attacks on the cities of Dnipro and Kharkiv.
Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue to claim lives. In an attack launched by Russian forces on Chernihiv city center on October 29, 15-year-old rhythmic gymnast Yana Peshkova lost her life.
The death of the young athlete was announced by the Magic Sports rhythmic gymnastics studio where she trained. It was stated that Peshkova was studying at Lyceum No. 1 in Chernihiv.
HER CLASSMATE ALSO DIED IN THE SAME ATTACK
In the attack, along with Yana Peshkova, her 15-year-old classmate Maria Mozgova, who studied at the same school, also lost her life.
According to the latest information shared by the Ukrainian police, 2 children died in the attack, while a total of 31 people were injured, 4 of them children.
Due to the attack targeting the city center, fires broke out in some businesses and vehicles. Teams dispatched to the area treated the injured and carried out search and rescue operations.
HEARTBREAKING FAREWELL FROM THE SPORTS CLUB
Magic Sports rhythmic gymnastics studio, where Yana Peshkova trained, published an emotional statement after the young athlete's death.
In the statement, it was said, "She was only 15 years old. She was a student of our studio, a part of our sports family. She had a whole life ahead of her, countless dreams, plans, and happy moments."
In the statement, which noted that the young athlete would be remembered for her cheerful and smiling personality, it was said, "It is impossible to accept that she is no longer among us. We offer our condolences to her family and loved ones. There are no words to ease this pain. Our Yana, our angel."
DIFFERENT CITIES OF UKRAINE WERE ALSO TARGETED
Russian forces' attacks were not limited to Chernihiv. In the evening hours, a dormitory building in the city of Dnipro was targeted, while a missile attack was also carried out on Kharkiv. In Chernihiv, October 30 was declared a day of mourning for those who lost their lives in the attacks.