A series of Russian missile attacks targeted Chernihiv, Ukraine, resulting in significant casualties and damage. The strikes, which occurred on the morning of April 17, 2024, involved three missiles hitting a hotel, residential areas, and other infrastructure. Local authorities, including the governor and acting mayor Oleksandr Lomako, confirmed the death of at least nine people, with others injured. Hospitals in the area have issued urgent calls for blood donations due to the number of wounded.
Another tragic day for Ukraine. ❗️ In #Chernihiv, eight people have already been reported dead as a result of the #Russian missile attack on April 17. Another 18 people have been reported injured. The search and rescue operation continues. Source: Oleksandr Lomako #ArmUkraine
BREAKING: 3 Russian missiles have struck the city of Chernihiv. At least 4 Ukrainian civilians have been killed. This video from the city hospital shows people taking cover on the floor as the missiles rain down around them. https://t.co/ptgxkzTeSg
RUSSIAN MISSILE ATTACK ON UKRAINE'S CHERNIHIV KILLS AT LEAST 9 PEOPLE, GOVERNOR SAYS
A Russian missile attack this morning on a densely populated residential neighborhood in northern Chernihiv has killed at least four people and injured several more, according to the acting mayor Oleksandr Lomako.
The #Russian terrorist state has launched missiles at downtown Chernihiv (northern #Ukraine) this morning. 4 people were killed. https://t.co/cgpdQHAz6t
Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv https://t.co/RdsiNnxMOP
Russian attack kills people in Ukraine's Chernihiv, hits infrastructure, governor says https://t.co/HbI1gdYLSD https://t.co/1V2ilnk1kh
At least four dead, many wounded after Russian missile strikes in the center of Chernihiv. Local hospitals asking people for blood donations.
Russians targeted a hotel in Chernigiv an hour ago, many dead. I've seen the video. Two missile strikes. With Ukraine now lacking air defense, Russians are free to massacre the population from any distance.