Death toll rises in Chernihiv: the city declared a day of mourning

On the morning of April 17, during an air raid alert, powerful explosions were heard in Chernihiv. The occupier's army struck the regional center with "Iskander" missiles. As of 4:15 p.m., there are reports of 16 casualties.

This was reported by rescuers.

"Chernihiv. Currently, there is information about 16 casualties as a result of the Russian morning strike. Search and rescue operations are ongoing," - the State Emergency Service reported.

Due to this, April 18 was declared a day of mourning for the killed in Chernihiv. The corresponding order was signed by Secretary of the Chernihiv City Council, Oleksandr Lomako.

"My condolences to the families of the victims. Russian inhumans will definitely be held accountable for what they did, for the murders of innocents," he wrote on Telegram.

The final death toll is still being determined, and the search and rescue operation continues.

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