Russian forces shot and killed 10 people standing for bread in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, the US embassy in Kyiv said. The attack took place this morning as a group of people queued for bread in Chernihiv, a city that has seen repeated shelling over the last week.

"Today, Russian forces shot and killed 10 people standing in line for bread in Chernihiv. Such horrific attacks must stop. We are considering all available options to ensure accountability for any atrocity crimes in Ukraine," informed the embassy.

Video geolocated by CNN confirmed that a shell or rocket hit a group of people on Wednesday morning, while a local reporter on the scene said at least 10 people had been killed in the attack.

According to the Suspilne correspondent on the ground, the attack occurred around 10 a.m.