He added, “The enemy fired three missiles that landed near the city center.” Civilians were killed and many others were injured. Emergency services are now working at the scene, the governor wrote Vyatislav Tjos In a post on social media.
The attack occurred in a “densely populated area” in the city, and about 20 people were injured, according to the city's mayor. Oleksandr Lomako.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky It says the attack could have been avoided, but the country lacks adequate air defenses to prevent similar attacks.
“This would not have happened if Ukraine had received enough anti-aircraft equipment and if the world’s determination to stand against Russian terrorism was enough,” Zelensky said on social media.
Even the head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office calls for greater air defense of the country.
He added: “Russian terrorists attacked Chernihiv, and civilians were harmed. Terrorism must stop. Air and robotic defense is what Ukraine needs now.” Andrej Jermak On social media.
The Chernihiv region borders Belarus to the north and was occupied at the beginning of Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine. The region has survived intense fighting since Russian forces withdrew from it about two years ago.
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