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The Kremlin continues to centralize authority over Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov’s “Akhmat” Spetsnaz forces via the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD).

Putin doesn't want another Prigozhin on his hands. Only this one would be followed by thousands of fanatical Sunni Muslims.

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Interior Minister: Russian missile attack on Chernihiv kills at least 13, injures over 60, including children

by Kateryna Denisova and The Kyiv Independent news desk April 17, 2024 9:39 AM

Explosions were heard in Chernihiv, located in Ukraine's north, at around 9 a.m. local time, according to Suspline media outlet.

A 25-year-old female police lieutenant is among the killed, said Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. She was at home on sick leave when a shrapnel fatally wounded her, according to Klymenko.

"This would not have happened if Ukraine had received enough air defense equipment and if the world's determination to counter Russian terror was also sufficient," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram.

Three Russian missiles hit the area near the city's downtown, according to Chernihiv Oblast Governor Viacheslav Chaus. Civilian and social infrastructure facilities came under attack, Oleksandr Lomako, acting city's mayor, said.

An eight-story building was destroyed in the attack while four high-rise buildings, a hospital, a higher education institution, and dozens of cars were damaged, according to Kuleba.

The number of casualties can increase as the search and rescue operation is ongoing. At least three people are considered missing, according to Klymenko.

"Terrorists can destroy lives only when they first manage to intimidate those who are capable of stopping terror and protecting life. Determination matters. Support matters," added the president.

"Ukrainian determination is enough. There needs to be sufficient commitment from partners and sufficient support to reflect it."

Stocks of air defense in Ukraine are low across the country as U.S. military aid funding for Ukraine continues to be held up in Congress. In the meantime, Russia has stepped up targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, overwhelming local air defenses and destroying some of Ukraine's largest coal-fired power stations.