From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Russian forces accused of killing 10 people waiting in Chernihiv bread line
Russian forces opened fire on a line of people waiting for bread in Chernihiv, killing 10, the Ukrainian General Prosecutor’s Office says.
Video from the scene shows what appear to be at least 10 bodies on the ground as people rush to provide aid.
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In Chernihiv Russian launched missile hit civilian people standing in line at the shop.#Ukraine #UkraineUnderAttack #UkraineRussiaWar #Putin #PutinsWarCrimes pic.twitter.com/3BnVdE289d— Ukraine in Action (@ukraineinaction) March 16, 2022
“Such horrific attacks must stop. We are considering all available options to ensure accountability for any atrocity crimes in Ukraine,” the US embassy in Ukraine says in a tweet.
The city in northern Ukraine has been subjected to one of Russia’s heaviest assaults, but has held out. Two Russian fighter jets were shot down over the city on Tuesday, according to Ukraine.
