Death toll from Russian attack on Chernihiv rises to five
Pravda Ukraine
Russian forces struck a densely populated area of the city of Chernihiv on the morning of 17 April, killing five people, with the number of reported casualties likely to rise, says Oleksandr Lomako, the acting mayor of Chernihiv.
Source: Lomako on air during the national joint 24/7 newscast
Quote: “At the moment, information about four deaths has been confirmed. From what I see, this figure may be higher, unfortunately.”
Details: At least five people have been reported as injured. Buildings, many cars, and social and municipal infrastructure facilities have been damaged.
Quote: “Three explosions occurred in the city at 09:03. It is not quite the central part of the city, but a densely populated residential area. There was a direct hit to a social infrastructure building – an 8-storey building. Elements of the walls from the 2nd to the 5th floor and an extension to it have been visually destroyed.”
The Chernihiv Oblast Blood Centre reported an urgent need for blood. They especially need the help of O-negative donors.
Background:
- On the morning of 17 April, Ukrainian authorities issued an air-raid warning in a number of oblasts due to the threat of Russian missile strikes.
- The Russians attacked the city of Chernihiv with three missiles. Civil and social infrastructure was hit, causing casualties and fatalities.
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