Russia bombs Chernihiv, 22 dead, besieged Mariupol, cut water and cut power

news agency BBC Reports that Russia continues to carry out heavy attacks in Ukraine. including in the northern city of Chernihiv, which has been hit by air raids over the past several days. The Ukrainian emergency agency SES said on Thursday March 3, 2022 the attack hit several residential buildings. At least 22 people have been killed and many more are injured.

in the city of Mariupol A large port city in the south of Ukraine. It was a key strategic point that, if captured, would allow Russian rebel forces in the east to join forces from Crimea. It is being besieged by Russian soldiers and heavily attacked the residential area.

Many residents of the city revealed that They had to hide in a shelter with no electricity and running water for two full days, with almost no food left. Communications were cut, with Mariupol deputy mayor Serhi Orlov saying the city had 15 main power lines and all of them were destroyed by artillery. They are completely cut off.

The Ministry of Defense of Russia came out calling on Thursday Have the people of Mariupol evacuate from the city in a humanitarian route open to both sides. But many residents stated that The Russian army attacked without a break for the people to travel.

“The attack started once more at 6 a.m.,” said a 27-year-old resident Maxim. “The city was pitch dark at night. There is no other source of light than a burst of light. The atmosphere fell silent for a few hours, and then at dawn the attack began once more. Now we can still hear it from every direction.”

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