Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on its 542nd day.
Firefighters work on a roof of the Taras Shevchenko Chernihiv Regional Academic Music and Drama Theatre damaged by Russian attack in Chernihiv, Ukraine. / Photo: APA Russian missile strike on Ukraine's northern city of Chernihiv has killed at least five people and wounded dozens, authorities said.
"Five people died," Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said about the Chernihiv attack on Telegram."Thirty-seven people were wounded, including 11 children." "As a result of the terrorist attack on the territory of the airfield, a fire broke out in the parking lot of aircraft, which was quickly eliminated by fire fighters. One aircraft was damaged," the ministry said in a statement.Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has arrived in Sweden for a visit, local media reported.
Earlier this week, the government proposed a 13th support package for Ukraine worth approximately $310 million .Starting talks withWe have a broad agenda, but defense cooperation is one of the top priorities. Including powerful Swedish CV-90s. Reuters could not independently verify the reports. It was not immediately known what objects and areas Russia targeted in its strikes.Russia's air defence forces have shot down a Ukraine-launched missile over the Crimean Peninsula overnight, Russia's defence ministry said.
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