Cellars of death: during the occupation, 380 people tried to survive in the cellars in Yahidne

18.04.2022

Yahidne, Chernihiv region

Yahidne is a village in Chernihiv region that fell under the occupation of russian troops. Before the war, about 399 people lived here. According to the residents of Yahidne, 380 of them stayed in the cellars.

Everyone was herded into the basement threatening with grenades. The density was such that there were 138 people in a room of 90 squares. Among them there were children. There were people shot. According to local residents, about 12 people were killed.

russian troops were in Yagidne from March 5 to April 2.

Victims: at least 12 people died

Source: eyewitness evidence