The UN condemns the Russian bombing of Chernigov (Ukraine) in which 17 people died

April 18 () –

The UN humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, Denise Brown, condemned this Wednesday the “deadly” bombing by the Russian Army against the Ukrainian city of Chernigov, in the north of the country, which has left at least 17 dead and more than 60 injured. .

“The day has begun with devastating news of further attacks by the Russian Armed Forces on Ukraine, including Chernigov. Once again civilians have been killed, and many more, including children, have been injured. Numerous damage has been done in this northern city houses and a hospital have been hit,” Brown said in a statement.

After that, he recalled that Ukrainian citizens “have already suffered enough”, and that both civilians and hospitals must be protected in accordance with International Humanitarian Law.

According to the deputy head of the Presidency of Ukraine, Oleksei Kuleba, three projectiles have hit the center of the city, destroying an eight-story residential building, four skyscrapers, a hospital and a higher education institution, in addition to “dozens ” Of automobiles.

For his part, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that “this would not have happened if Ukraine had received a sufficient number of air defense systems and if the world's determination to confront Russian terrorism had been sufficient.” “.