Russians attacked Chernihiv with three missiles on 17 April, resulting in casualties. Rescue workers and medics are working at the scene.
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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.
Earlier this week, a strike on the city of Chernigiv killed 18 people
A Russian missile attack on the city of Chernihiv on the morning of April 17 killed at least 17 people
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