Throughout the day, I received updates on the tragedy in Chernihiv following a Russian strike on the city and its residential quarters. Houses have been damaged, as has a hospital and a hotel that has been ruined. People under the rubble. Many injured. As of now, 17 people have… pic.twitter.com/WWeeBejnSA

Chernihiv. A rescue operation is underway following a Russian missile strike. There are people under the rubble. As of now, 20 people are reported to have been injured and ten killed. My condolences to their close ones. Unfortunately, the death toll may still rise. This would… pic.twitter.com/0t7QybrNk6

Russia attacked almost the very center of #Chernihiv. The missile strike took the lives of at least 11 civilians, 22 more were injured. Ukraine urgently needs more Patriot systems. Russia’s terror knows no stop, but we can prevent deaths of people. #PatriotsSaveLives pic.twitter.com/Vsk4aZ2e5j

I met with @Kamikawa_Yoko to thank Japan and all the Japanese people who are genuinely supporting Ukraine. I informed my Japanese colleague about Russia's devastating strike on Chernihiv's residential area yesterday, which killed at least 18 and injured another 78 innocent… pic.twitter.com/piRc5D5dn1