In Chernihiv, the Russian military bombed the road bridge across the Desna, which connected the city with Kiev, Ukraisnskaya Pravda reported․

It is mentioned that people were evacuated from Chernigov via the bridge, and humanitarian aid was delivered to the city through that bridge.

For several weeks now, battles have been going on in Chernigov, Russian troops have been constantly shelling the city. There is no electricity in Chernigov, there is almost no communication, and there are problems with the delivery and storage of goods.

It should be reminded that early in the morning of 24 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a special military operation in Ukraine, aimed at ensuring the security of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics, as well as removing the “Nazi regime” in Ukraine.

The United States and the European Union have described Russia’s move as a direct aggression by Russia against Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The Verkhovna Rada has declared martial law in Ukraine.