Russian forces continue to shell Chernihiv despite pledge to scale back, according to UK intelligence

A Ukrainian soldier stands a top a destroyed Russian APC after recent battle in Kharkiv. Russian forces have continued shelling the strategically important Ukrainian city of Chernihiv despite promises to scale back operations. Picture: Vladislav Savenok/AP

Russian forces have continued shelling the strategically important Ukrainian city of Chernihiv despite promises to scale back operations.

UK defence intelligence analysts also believe only a “limited number” of units have withdrawn from around Kyiv following Russia’s announcement at talks in Istanbul on Tuesday that it would reduce military activity near the capital and Chernihiv.