💥 Attack

Russians attacked Chernihiv with three missiles on 17 April, resulting in casualties. Rescue workers and medics are working at the scene.

Chernihiv, Chernihiv Oblast
Likely Reported by 2 independent sources
Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Post

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The enemy attacked Chernihiv with missiles. There are casualties.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The Russians hit near the centre of Chernihiv with three missiles, killing and injuring many people.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

The Russians targeted civil and social infrastructure facilities.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Hospitals are operating in intensified mode and are already receiving the first casualties.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Earlier this week, a strike on the city of Chernigiv killed 18 people

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Extracted: 2026-02-20T11:54:14.688Z

Source story: 7451596