The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Dmytro Kuleba, reacted to the Russian missile attack on Chernihiv on April 17 and called on partners to provide Ukraine with more air defense.
Kuleba reacted to the Russian missile attack on Chernihiv
These innocent people would not have been killed or injured if Ukraine had sufficient air defence capabilities. Three days ago in the Middle East, we saw what reliable protection of human lives from missiles looks like.
Dmytro Kuleba
Ukrainian MFA chief
He added that the parterres of Ukraine have the necessary means to help save Ukrainian lives with the same efficiency level.
Kuleba thanked Germany for having already decided to provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot battery.
I encourage other partners to follow suit during my meetings with G7 allies in Italy this week.
Missile attack on Chernihiv on April 17
On the morning of April 17, Russia struck Chernihiv with three Iskander missiles.
As of 14:00, 14 dead and more than 60 injured are known. Two children are among the victims. 3 people were rescued from the rubble.
An eight-story building was destroyed, and four high-rise buildings, a hospital, a higher education institution, and dozens of cars were damaged.
People are probably still living under the rubble of the partially destroyed building, the State Emergency Service noted.
