Russian forces launched a missile strike on central Chernihiv on April 17, 2024, killing 18 people.
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On central Chernihiv on April 17, 2024, where 18 people were killed
The enemy attacked Chernihiv with missiles. There are casualties.
The Russians hit near the centre of Chernihiv with three missiles, killing and injuring many people.
The Russians targeted civil and social infrastructure facilities.
Hospitals are operating in intensified mode and are already receiving the first casualties.
A Russian missile attack on the city of Chernihiv on the morning of April 17 killed at least 17 people
Chernihiv in northern Ukraine came under a massive Russian attack Wednesday: 13 dead and at least 60 injured according to Telegram channels. Three cruise missiles reportedly hit the city - the gynecology wing of the Chernihiv hospital.
On the morning of April 17, Russian occupiers launched a missile attack on Chernihiv, causing explosions.
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