47 people killed in Russia’s air raid on Chernihiv

04.03.2022 10:38

Ukrinform

Forty-seven people were killed in Russia’s air raid on Chernihiv, northern Ukraine, on March 3.

"According to updated information from healthcare institutions, 47 people – 38 men and 9 women – died as a result of Russia’s air raid on Chernihiv yesterday, March 3," the Chernihiv Regional Administration posted on Facebook.

Eighteen people were rescued.

As reported, on February 24, Russian president Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine and launched a large-scale invasion.

Russian troops are killing civilians, shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities, and missiles hit Ukrainians' homes.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the support of the entire nation, courageously resist Russian aggression.

Ukraine filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federation at the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan commenced an investigation into the situation in Ukraine.