Russian troops launched three missile strikes on Chernihiv, hitting almost the center of the city. There are casualties and wounded.
"The enemy launched three missile strikes almost in the center of the city. There are dead civilians and many wounded. Rescuers and our medics are working now. They are providing all the necessary assistance," said Vyacheslav Chaus, head of the Chernihiv RMA.
According to the head of the RMA, a headquarters to help victims has already been set up at the Main Department of the National Police in Chernihiv region.
"If you need help from the police, call 102. Dear citizens, if you are looking for your relatives, you can call 093-241-09-87," the law enforcement officials said.
According to the acting mayor of Chernihiv, Oleksandr Lomako, the attack hit the civilian and social infrastructure of Chernihiv.
"Hospitals are working in an emergency mode and are already accepting the first victims," he stated.
Later, Chaus asked people to donate blood due to the shortage of blood caused by the shelling of the city.
Around 10:00 it became known about four dead.
"Unfortunately, at the moment the information is confirmed about 4 dead. From what I see, the number may be higher, unfortunately. Because there are still many unexplored sites. There are injured people who go to city hospitals. In particular, our hospital has the highest number of reports of injured people - 5. I also think there are more of them (injured)," Lomako said during the telethon.
According to Lomako, at 9:03 a.m., three explosions occurred in the city, in particular in a densely populated area.
"A direct hit to a social infrastructure building. It is an 8-storey building. Elements of the walls of 6 floors - from the third to the sixth floor and its annexes - were visually destroyed," he added.
In addition, the buildings located nearby were damaged - many cars in the area were damaged.
"There is a social urban infrastructure there. It's a densely populated area, the intersection of two streets. That's why there was a lot of traffic there at that time," said the acting mayor of Chernihiv.
In addition, local media write about problems with electricity in the city.
UPDATED
There are 11 dead and more than 20 injured in Chernihiv. This was reported by the State Emergency Service.
In addition, there are at least three missing persons.
"There are still people under the rubble. A search and rescue operation is underway. Psychologists are working with the victims," the statement reads.
