At least 53 people killed in Russian bombings on Chernigov (north)

Odessa, Ukraine, 17 Mar At least 53 people have been killed in the bombings attributed to Russian troops in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigov in the last 24 hours, Viacheslav Chaus, head of the State Administration of that region, reported in a Facebook message collected by the Ukrinform agency. “The enemy is exposing the city to systemic artillery and air strikes, destroying Chernigov's civilian infrastructure,” said the regional official “In the last 24 hours, 53 bodies of victims killed by the Russians have been taken to the morgue,” said Chaus. Despite the continuous bombing, teams of electricians and other utility workers are constantly working in the city, he added. They are trying to restore the electricity, gas and water supply that has been severely damaged by the continuous shelling. Chaus advised all those who take refuge in places where there is no water or food to go to Ukrainian military centers for help. The regional official also recalled yesterday's incident in the city when, he said, at least 13 people were killed when a group of citizens queuing up at a supermarket to buy bread were attacked by Russians. CHIEF int-rml/alf