The attack was carried out on Saturday (19 August). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Sweden
On Sunday (August 20), the Ukrainian authorities said that a Russian missile attack left at least 7 dead and more than 100 injured, including children, after it hit a field in the central region of the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine. ..
The attack took place just as Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, was arriving in Sweden. He signed an agreement to allow Kiev to start production of the Swedish CV-90 combat vehicle.
According to Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klimenko, the square was filled with churchgoers. Information from the news agency News agency.
Footage after the attack shows destroyed buildings, including a university and a theater where an event with drone makers is being held. The windows of nearby cars and restaurants were smashed. Zelensky says 140 people were involved in the rescue operations, including doctors, military personnel and local authorities.
“Everything that is great serves us now. We must localize and produce.”Zelensky said in a video posted on his X (formerly Twitter) profile after the missile hit Chernihiv. The advertisement refers to the agreement signed with Sweden. The Ukrainian president also thanked those who showed solidarity with the Russian attack and said that a number of leaders and international organizations condemned the attack. “very despicable” to the Ukrainian city.
I thank everyone around the world who has condemned the heinous Russian strike on Chernigov that took the lives of 7 people, including 6-year-old Sofia. My condolences to everyone who lost my loved ones. 144 people were injured, including 15 children. Our warriors will give Russia a tangible response. pic.twitter.com/Ft1oMMl9iS
– Володимир Зеленський (ZelenskyyUa) August 19, 2023
