NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) has condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine’s northern city of Chernihiv and termed it a “heinous” strike.
In a statement, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, Denise Brown, said that it is terrible to attack the city in the early morning while citizens are out walking, some going to places of worship to celebrate a religious day.
UN Denounces Russian Attack on Ukraine City Centre
She condemned the Russian strikes on populated parts of Ukraine. She added that attacks directed against civilians are strictly prohibited as per global humanitarian law.
Meanwhile, at least seven people, including a 6-year-old child, were killed and 90 others wounded when a Russian missile targeted a central square in Chernihiv, a city historic of Ukrainian, claimed the interior ministry on Saturday.
Among the wounded, 12 were children, and 10 were police officers, the statement issued from the interior ministry said.
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Chernihiv city, known for its tree-lined boulevards and ancient churches, lies approximately 145 km (90 miles) north of the capital Kyiv. The interior ministry reported that the strike caused significant damage to the drama theatre’s roof.
Kyiv’s air force early today claimed that Ukrainian forces successfully downed 15 out of 17 Iranian-made Shahed drones launched by Moscow during an overnight offensive.
