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Russian Missile Attack North of Kyiv Kills at Least 14, Ukraine Says
Russian Missile Strike in Chernihiv Claims Lives and Injures Dozens
At least 14 people lost their lives and numerous others sustained injuries when three Russian missiles hit a bustling downtown area of Chernihiv, north of Kyiv, just before noon on Wednesday, as reported by Ukrainian officials.
Quick Facts
- President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern over the death toll and attributed the lack of air defenses in Ukraine to the loss of life.
- Explosions and fires were reported at a key Russian air base in the occupied Crimean Peninsula, indicating a possible Ukrainian attack.
- Ukrainian military efforts to target Russian weapons at their source have intensified due to delayed American support and diminishing ammunition for air defense systems.
President Zelensky emphasized that the tragic incident could have been prevented with adequate air defense equipment and a stronger global determination to counter Russian terror. He also highlighted the urgent need for air defense systems and ammunition in Ukraine.
Additionally, explosions and fires were reported at a key Russian air base in the occupied Crimean Peninsula, indicating a possible Ukrainian attack. The extent of the damage is yet to be fully assessed, but unverified videos on social media showed a series of explosions and raging fires at the base.
Furthermore, with American military assistance largely suspended, Ukraine’s efforts to counter near daily Russian missile bombardments are hindered by the depletion of Western-supplied air defense systems.
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