Russian drone struck high-rise building in Chernihiv, 14 people were injured, including 2 children (updated). PHOTO

Russian forces have attacked Chernihiv with strike drones.

This was reported by Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, according to Censor.NET.

Initial details

According to him, the enemy struck a multi-storey building. A fire broke out; information on casualties is being verified.

No further information regarding the enemy attack is available at this time.

Updated information

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, all emergency services are working at the site of the strike; the fire is being extinguished, but the process is being hampered by heavy smoke at the scene.

There are casualties; details are being confirmed.

As of 12:20 p.m., the fire at the site of the strike has been contained. All those affected are receiving assistance.

"Preliminary reports indicate there were no fatalities as a result of the attack," Bryzhynsky clarified.

According to the Chernihiv City Council press office, as of now, there are reports of 8 injured people, one of whom is a child.

As of 12:36 p.m., there are reports of 14 injured people, including two children aged 12 and 17. Three people were hospitalized, and another 11 sustained minor injuries—they were treated on the spot.

According to the State Emergency Service, a fire broke out on the first floor of a nine-story residential building. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish it.