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A devastating missile strike from Russia hit the vibrant city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of seven individuals and leaving many more injured. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported the incident and expressed his deep sorrow for the loss.
In a Telegram post, Klymenko revealed that the heartwrenching attack targeted the city’s cultural center, causing harm to police and court security personnel along with other innocent victims. The local authorities promptly responded to the tragedy, providing all necessary assistance and documenting the aftermath of the catastrophic shelling. Sadly, among those who lost their lives was a six-year-old child. Despite the heroic efforts of the patrolmen to save her, they were unable to prevent the child’s death.
As the news unfolded, it became apparent that the strike had caused extensive damage and casualties. Approximately 110 people were injured, with 25 requiring hospitalization, as stated by Oleksandr Lomako, the acting mayor of Chernihiv. Hitting hard at the heart of the community, this terrorist act and war crime aimed to disrupt a military exhibition being held at a theater in the city. The ruthless perpetrators deliberately inflicted harm on civilians, fully aware that they would bear the brunt of the attack.
The lives of many individuals were potentially saved due to an air raid alarm, alerting them to the impending danger. Most people in the vicinity, both on the street and inside the building, managed to seek refuge in shelters, escaping what would have otherwise been an inevitable fate, according to Klymenko.
Authorities emphasized the importance of heeding air raid alarms and urged citizens to take immediate action when such warnings are issued. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly condemned the attack, calling for increased support in the ongoing struggle against Russia’s aggression. In a heartfelt message, President Zelensky asserted that the world must stand united against this act of terrorism and provide Ukraine with the necessary tools to protect innocent lives. Only through the defeat of Russia in this war can life ultimately triumph over pain and loss.
President Zelensky took to Twitter to share his grief and frustration, stating, “This is what it means to live next to a terrorist state. This is what we are uniting the entire world against. Today, a Russian missile hit the heart of Chernihiv. A square, a university, and a theater. Russia turned an ordinary Saturday into a day of pain and loss.” He expressed condolences to those who lost loved ones and acknowledged the valiant efforts of the rescue teams, police, and doctors on the ground. The president called on the international community to stand against Russian terror and provide vital support to Ukraine in this critical time.
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