City Under Intense Bombardment with 150,000 Civilians Trapped Without Power or Aid

The northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv is enduring a severe humanitarian crisis as Russian forces continue their siege, cutting off the city from essential supplies. With approximately 150,000 people trapped, the local government has imposed strict drinking water rationing as sources run dry. Russian forces are accused of effectively taking the city and its residents hostage by bombing the Desna River bridge, severing the crucial link to Kyiv and preventing aid from reaching the besieged civilians. Power outages have persisted for days, exacerbating the situation with looting and escalating casualties. Local officials have warned that the conditions in Chernihiv could soon mirror the devastating humanitarian disaster unfolding in Mariupol, where over 100,000 residents are struggling to escape the relentless siege.