On Saturday, Russian troops shelled the city of Chernihiv, which is located near the border with Belarus. As a result of the impact of a Russian missile on Chernihiv, the building of the drama theater, where the exhibition of drone manufacturers was held, was damaged.
The number of victims of shelling in Chernihiv increased to 117 people, of which 7 people died. including a child, – Acting Mayor Lomako
In total, according to his data, 90 people sought medical help, including 12 children.
According to Lubinets, the drama theater, commercial court, OVA building, houses, shops, coffee shops were damaged.
"There is a public transport stop nearby, a regular bus stopped there to pick up and drop off passengers. Unfortunately, many victims are in this place. On a day off, the central part of the city was always crowded," he said.
Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko Told me about the current situation near the Drama Theater in Chernihiv
He noted that the SBU is now opening criminal proceedings.
According to him, the people inside the building descended into the bomb shelter after the alert was sounded in the region.
The victims of the shelling were people who were in cars in front of the building, crossing the road and returning from the church.
In Chernihiv, August 19-21 have been declared days of mourning for those killed in a rocket attack, said at. Mayor Lomako.
