Russian bombing of Chernihiv kills at least 5 and injures 37, Ukraine interior minister

A Russian bomb hit the city center of Chernihiv (Northern Ukraine).According to a first report by Interior Minister Igor Klimenko, at least 5 people died and 37 were injured. In TelegramSaturday, August 19. UA university and a theater were significantly affected, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced for his part. In Telegram. He also posted a video showing debris surrounding a large Soviet-style apartment building, with cars parked around it and partially destroyed, with broken roofs and broken windows. Follow our life.

Vladimir Putin in Southern Russia. On the morning of Saturday, August 19, the Russian president traveled to the south of the country. He met with generals responsible for Russian military operations in Ukraine during a meeting in Rostov-on-Don, the Kremlin announced. “Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the headquarters of special military operations in Rostov-on-Don. writes the President in a press release. The head of state heard reports from the chief of the general staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, department commanders and other officials.

Volodymyr Zelensky is in Sweden. President of Ukraine announced on Twitter He had come to Stockholm to conduct “speech” With Prime Minister Ulf Kristerson and representatives of the royal family and political parties. In the menu: “Partnership, Security Cooperation, EU Integration and Common Euro-Atlantic Security”.

Washington said yes to Denmark and the Netherlands. Both countries have given the green light to send planes to Queue, the US said American F-16 fighter jets. The devices should be provided once Ukrainian pilots are trained. “F-16s will contribute to Ukraine’s defense and deterrence capabilities”Said A On the evening of Friday, August 18, a US State Department spokesperson. “Good news from our friends in America!”Greeted immediately on Twitter Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov.

Ukraine says it destroyed 15 Russian drones overnight from Friday to Saturday. Russian forces “Attacked from the North” With Shahed Drones. “A total of 17 attack drones were launched from the Kursk region”Wrote the Ukrainian Army In Telegram. Ukrainian air defense activated “In the northern and central regions, as well as in the west” from the country.