The situation can significantly affect the humanitarian situation in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
Cities in northern Ukraine that were occupied or blocked by Russian troops were severely damaged and partially cut off from transport links. The destruction of critical infrastructure could negatively affect the humanitarian situation of the territories liberated from the enemy, British intelligence writes.
It was also significantly aggravated by the fact that during the retreat the occupying forces mined Ukrainian motorways and railways.
“Due to the destruction of river crossings in Chernihiv and its environs, there is only one pedestrian bridge left in the city across the Desna River. Damage to Ukraine's transport infrastructure is now a serious problem for humanitarian delivery. aid to areas formerly occupied by Russia, “the UK Defense Ministry said in a statement.
update on the situation in Ukraine – 16 April 2022
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We will remind, earlier the mayor of Chernihiv declared that reconstruction of the city will take at least four years.
