Rescuers worked to clear the debris from a devastating Russian missile strike on the historic city of Chernigiv in Ukraine, where at least 18 people lost their lives. President Zelensky appealed for increased support from Western allies as the city grappled with the aftermath. The US House of Representatives announced a vote on a substantial military aid package for Ukraine, including $61 billion in assistance, which President Biden welcomed.
Witnesses recounted harrowing experiences of the attack, with buildings damaged and lives lost. Zelensky criticized Russia for the assault and urged the West to provide better air defense systems for Ukraine, drawing parallels with Israel’s defense capabilities. The city of Chernigiv, previously occupied during the Russian invasion, faced renewed devastation, highlighting the ongoing conflict’s toll on civilian populations.
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Ukraine should enjoy the same cover from aerial attacks as Israel
Addressing the European Council by video link later Wednesday, Zelensky said Ukraine should enjoy the same cover from aerial attacks as Israel and pleaded for more air defence systems. “Here in Ukraine, in our part of Europe, unfortunately, we don’t have the level of defence that we saw recently in the Middle East,” Zelensky said. As President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed for more help from Western allies, the US House of Representatives finally announced a vote on a massive military aid package that includes about $61 billion in long-delayed support for Kyiv, a move welcomed by President Joe Biden.
Chernigiv resident Olga Samoilenko told AFP she and her children found shelter in the corridor of their apartment building after the first missile exploded.”Our neighbours were already there. We started shouting for everyone to fall to the floor. They did. There were two more explosions. Then we ran to the parking lot,” the 33-year-old said.
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