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Three missile strikes by Russia hit near the center of
Chernihiv, leaving 8 dead and 18 wounded, Vyacheslav Chaus, Chernihiv regional
governor reported on Telegram
on April 17.
“We have cilivian casualities, many wounded,” Chaus said.
According to acting mayor of Chernihiv, Oleksandr Lomako, as
of 10:40 a.m. EET, eight people have been killed, 18 were wounded.
“Rescuers and medics are working, and an emergency
headquarters has been set up.”
He clarified that Russia had hit civilian and social
infrastructure facilities in Chernihiv. All responsible services are now there.
Hospitals are working in emergency mode and are already receiving first
victims.
Earlier, Ukrainian Air Force warned of missiles fired in
direction of Chernihiv. Explosions were heard in city. Air alerts were
announced in nultiple oblasts, including Kyiv.
Monitoring chats reported takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K
fighter jet from Savasleyka airfield.
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