Death toll rises to nine in Russia's assault on Chernihiv, 20 civilians injured
In addition, buildings, many cars, and social and urban infrastructure were damaged due to the Russian strike.
Photo: State Emergency Service
The Chernihiv Regional Blood Center reported an urgent need for blood. Rh-negative donors are especially needed.
In turn, Andriy Zhydenko, general director of the Chernihiv Regional Hospital, said that nine victims were brought to his hospital alone.
Photo: State Emergency Service
According to the doctor, the victims have mine-explosive, craniocerebral injuries, chest injuries, and damage to the vascular system of the limbs.
Later, the regional military administration announced that currently, nine people have died and more than 20 are injured.
Updated: the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported on Telegram about the increase in the number of dead and injured.
There are still people under the rubble. A search and rescue operation is underway," the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs said.
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On the morning of April 17, the Russian forces attacked the densely populated district of Chernihiv, and the number of victims might be increasing.
Oleksandr Lomako, acting Mayor of Chernihiv, said the search operation is ongoing.
Furthermore, according to acting Mayor Oleksandr Lomako, there was a strike on a key social infrastructure facility in Chernihiv. The enemy launched three rockets at the city.
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