As a result of the Russian missile attack on Chernihiv, six people are missing in action

Shelling of Chernihiv, April 17, 2024. Photo: ESES

A search and rescue operation is underway in Chernihiv at the site of a Russian missile strike. Currently, six people are considered missing.

This was reported in the press service of the Chernihiv Regional Police.

«As of 1:30 p.m., 14 people are known to have died, 61 people were injured, including three children. There is information about six missing citizens,» the message reads.

Currently, police officers and rescuers are providing assistance to the victims, and psychologists are also working with the victims.

The police noted that 16 high-rise buildings, social infrastructure facilities, a building of a higher education institution and a hospital came under enemy attack.

We will remind that as a result of the Russian missile attack on Chernihiv, residential buildings, a hospital, and a higher education institution were damaged in the city. It is already known about 60 victims, including children.