Aftermath of a Russian missile strike in Chernihiv, Ukraine, 17 April 2024;
Credit: Reuters/Valentyn Ogirenko
KYIV (Reuters) - The death toll from a Russian airstrike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine has risen to eighteen, officials said on Thursday 18 April 2024, while another 78 were wounded when three missiles slammed into the city centre.
The attack on Wednesday 17 April 2024, which damaged civilian infrastructure in the northern city, was Russia's deadliest airstrike in weeks and prompted calls from Ukraine's top officials for additional air defence support.
Governor Vyacheslav Chaus said via the Telegram messaging app the search and rescue operation ended on Thursday morning.
Russia denies targeting civilians in the war that is now in its third year.
