Chernihiv Regional Administration has said that Russian air strikes as of Thursday morning have killed 47 civilians.

"According to updated information from medical institutions, yesterday, March 3, as a result of a bombardment by Russian aircraft on the territory of Chernihiv, 47 people were killed: 38 men and 9 women," the Chernihiv Regional State Administration said on Facebook.

According to the report, 18 people were rescued. The same updated information is posted on the website of the Chernihiv Regional State Administration.