The latest Russian bombardment came as the war stretched into its third year and approached what could be a critical juncture as a lack of further military support from Ukraine’s Western partners increasingly.
On April 17, three missiles launched by Russian forces struck the downtown area of Chernihiv, a city in northern Ukraine. The missiles targeted an eight-floor apartment building, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, according to authorities. This attack marks a tragic escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, raising concerns about the intensifying violence and its impact on civilians in the region.
The morning attack in Chernihiv left at least 22 people wounded, according to Ukraine’s Interior Ministry. Located approximately 150 kilometers (90 miles) north of the capital city, Kyiv, Chernihiv sits near the border with Russia and Belarus. With a population of around 250,000 people, the city is now grappling with the aftermath of this devastating assault, highlighting the vulnerability of civilian populations in conflict zones.
The latest Russian bombardment came as the war stretched into its third year and approached what could be a critical juncture as a lack of further military support from Ukraine’s Western partners increasingly leaves it at the mercy of the Kremlin’s bigger forces.
A crucial element for Ukraine is the holdup in Washington of approval for an aid package that includes roughly USD 60 billion for Ukraine. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that he would try to move the package forward this week.
