Police deny reports of shooting in Chernihiv, say no injuries reported

Police deny reports of shooting in Chernihiv, say no injuries reported

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Police in Chernihiv have dismissed reports of a shooting incident, confirming that no one was injured and that claims of children being targeted are false.

According to the regional police, officers seized a starter pistol from a man on the street, Ukrinform reports.

Earlier, several Telegram channels and media outlets reported a shooting in Chernihiv, allegedly involving children and resulting in casualties.

Law enforcement authorities have denied these claims. "Information about shooting at children has not been confirmed. There are no victims," the police said.

Read also: Shooting in Kyiv: Eight people, including child, hospitalized

As previously reported, a teenager was killed and four people were injured in Chernihiv following a drone attack.

Photo credit: National Police

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