The Hunt: Russian forces use ‘double-tap’ terror tactic to kill Ukrainians

Three Russian missiles slammed into the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday. They hit an apartment building, killing at least 17 people in a “double-tap” style attack.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike in Chernihiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP Photo)

In this week’s episode of “The Hunt,” WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green explains what a “double-tap” is in a conversation with WTOP anchor Dimitri Sotis. 

WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green explains what a “double-tap” is to WTOP's Dimitri Sotis.

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J.J. Green

JJ Green is WTOP's National Security Correspondent. He reports daily on security, intelligence, foreign policy, terrorism and cyber developments, and provides regular on-air and online analysis. He is also the host of two podcasts: Target USA and Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America.

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