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In the Chernihiv Oblast of Ukraine, authorities have announced a mandatory evacuation for residents of 14 border villages due to relentless shelling. The evacuation will be completed within 30 days to ensure the safety of the citizens. Meanwhile, Russian forces have been intensifying their assaults on the region's critical infrastructure. A recent attack targeted a key energy facility, leading to significant power outages and disturbances in train services. Rescuers have completed emergency operations following a devastating drone strike on a residential building, which resulted in casualties, including three children. The ongoing conflict has severely impacted the civilian population and infrastructure, as shelling and drone attacks continue to wreak havoc across the region. The resilience of the local community remains strong despite the persistent threat.

What is the situation in the Chernihiv Oblast of Ukraine?

The Chernihiv Oblast is under constant threat due to ongoing shelling and drone attacks. Mandatory evacuation has been announced for 14 border villages because of security concerns. The attacks have caused significant damages to energy facilities and affected critical infrastructure, leading to power outages and disrupted services.

Why is there a mandatory evacuation in the Chernihiv Oblast?

Authorities have mandated the evacuation of 14 border villages in the Chernihiv Oblast due to frequent shelling and attacks from Russian forces. The decision aims to protect the residents from escalating military threats and guarantee their safety during this critical period.

How have the attacks in the Chernihiv Oblast affected local infrastructure?

The relentless attacks in the Chernihiv Oblast have resulted in severe damage to critical infrastructure, particularly energy facilities. There have been multiple power outages, and transportation services have been disrupted, affecting daily life and industrial operations in the region.

What measures are being taken in response to the threats in the Chernihiv Oblast?

In response to the escalating threats, authorities have initiated a mandatory evacuation for at-risk areas. Evacuations complement ongoing efforts by emergency services to conduct search and rescue operations, repair infrastructure damage, and restore essential services to affected areas.

What are the recent developments concerning attacks on Chernihiv's energy facilities?

Recent attacks in the Chernihiv Oblast have targeted key energy facilities, exacerbating the region's energy crisis. These strikes have resulted in widespread power outages, affecting domestic and industrial electricity supply, and prompting urgent repair and response efforts to mitigate impact.

Who is responsible for the attacks in the Chernihiv Oblast ?

The Russian military forces are responsible for the ongoing attacks in the Chernihiv Oblast. These attacks have been carried out using drones and artillery, targeting civilian infrastructure and indiscriminately impacting the lives of residents in the region.

What safety concerns remain for Chernihiv Oblast residents?

Residents of the Chernihiv Oblast face continued safety concerns due to frequent shelling and drone attacks. The risk of injury or death from strikes, coupled with disrupted access to essential services from infrastructure damage, places significant pressure on the local population.

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Chernihiv region Drone strike in Chernihiv region: two civilians wounded, homes damaged. PHOTOS On the morning of 13 January, a Russian strike drone attacked a private household in the Bakhmach community. Two civilians were injured, and a house, a car and an outbuilding were damaged. 502 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Sentence handed down to occupier who abused residents of Chernihiv region Russian commander sentenced to 12 years for torturing civilians in Chernihiv region The Chernihiv District Court sentenced Russian Armed Forces serviceman Nikita Zheludkov, who in March 2022, while in the Chernihiv region, kidnapped and illegally detained two civilians in a basement. 1 656 15 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Shelling of Chernihiv region Russians attacked critical and civilian infrastructure in Chernihiv region: man was wounded. PHOTOS Russian troops have struck settlements in the Chernihiv region, resulting in injuries and destruction. 617 1

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SBI exposes fuel theft scheme at military unit in Chernihiv region Military unit officials in Chernihiv region exposed for misappropriating 13,000 liters of fuel, SBI says. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of military officials from one of the units in the Chernihiv region systematically stole fuel. Their illegal activities were stopped by officers of the State Bureau of Investigations, jointly with the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine. 3 310 15

Shelling of Chernihiv region Enemy struck Novhorod-Siverskyi with drone, damaging energy facility in Koriukivka district. PHOTO Just on New Year's Eve, the Russians struck Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region with a "geran". 1 009 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv region

Mandatory evacuation announced in 14 border villages in Chernihiv region Mandatory evacuation announced for 14 border villages in Chernihiv region. PHOTOS In the Chernihiv region, authorities have approved a decision on the mandatory evacuation of residents from 14 border settlements due to constant shelling. The evacuation is to be completed within 30 days. 1 874 4 Previously in trend: Evacuation from frontline communities

Chernihiv region’s energy sector under attack from Russia Enemy struck important energy facility in Chernihiv region: train traffic has been changed due to power outage (updated). PHOTO On the night of Tuesday, 30 December, Russian troops struck an energy facility in the Chernihiv region. 922 1 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Emergency search and rescue operations in Chernihiv have been completed. Emergency search operations at site of Russian attack in Chernihiv complete – SES. PHOTOS Rescuers have completed emergency search operations at the site of a Russian attack in the city of Chernihiv. 1 309 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

Russian drone hits apartment block in Chernihiv: 1 killed, 10 injured Russian strike on five-story building in Chernihiv: number of injured has risen to 10, including three children An 80-year-old woman was killed in Chernihiv as a result of a Russian drone strike on a residential building. The number of injured has risen to ten. 832 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

Russia struck a building in Chernihiv on 25 December: what is known? Ruscists struck five-storey building in Chernihiv with drone: one person killed, there are wounded. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked a five-story building in Chernihiv with a drone. 3 356 12 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Chernihiv

shellings Day in Chernihiv region: Russians shelled energy facilities and industrial sites, two dead. PHOTOS On 24 December, two people were killed and two others were injured in Russian drone attacks in the Chernihiv region. Energy facilities, industrial enterprises, and civilian infrastructure were targeted. 711 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russian drone hits apartment building in Chernihiv, no casualties reported Russian drone hits apartment building in Chernihiv: fire breaks out. PHOTO In Chernihiv on December 24, a Russian drone struck a multi-storey residential building during an attack. 1 282 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

energy facility, energy Russia attacks key energy facility in Chernihiv with drones: tens of thousands of consumers left without power Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in Chernihiv with attack drones during the day on December 24, damaging a key energy facility. 1 370 7 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Chernihiv Russian drone hits high-rise residential building in Chernihiv. PHOTO On the evening of 23 December, Chernihiv came under attack by Russian drones. A drone hit the ninth floor of a high-rise residential building. 3 305 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv UAV attack on Chernihiv

Russian strike hits critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region Russia strikes critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv: part of the city left without power On 23 December, Russian forces struck a critical infrastructure facility in the Chernihiv region, causing a fire and a power outage. 839 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Slavutych to be without power on Dec. 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Slavutych residents warned of citywide power outage tomorrow from 8:00 to 24:00 The town of Slavutych in the Chernihiv region will be completely without electricity tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. 1 598 10 Previously in trend: Power outages

Menorah knocked over in Chernihiv Hanukkah menorah knocked over in Chernihiv: unknown persons left discriminatory graffiti. VIDEO On Monday, 22 December, unknown individuals damaged the menorah, a symbol of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, and left a message calling for the violation of citizens' equal rights. 8 894 184 Previously in trend: Anti-Semitism in Ukraine

Novhorod-Siverskyi, Chernihiv region Russian drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi: one person injured, homes and SES building damaged. PHOTOS Late in the evening on 18 December, Russian troops launched a strike with Geran kamikaze drones on Novhorod-Siverskyi. The strike hit a residential area of the city. 437 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv region

Russia threatens to attack Chernihiv: what does the General Staff say? Russian Federation does not have capacity to launch large-scale offensive on Chernihiv region, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine As of December 2025, Russia does not have the capacity to launch a large-scale offensive on the Chernihiv region. 1 377 11 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive Russian offensive on the Chernihiv region

Russians killed cows in Chernihiv region Attacks on Chernihiv region: Russian "gerans" hit farm, livestock killed. PHOTOS Last night, enemy "gerans" attacked a farm in the village of Zhernivka, Novhorod-Siverskyi district. 1 255 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russian attack on Chernihiv region on 13 December Day in Chernihiv region: 59 shellings and 92 explosions, woman and child injured. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked Semenivka, Novhorod-Siverskyi, and the Kholmy district. Buildings and vehicles were damaged, and there are casualties. 668 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Chernihiv region Occupiers attacked petrol station, house, and administrative building in Chernihiv region: woman was injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian troops continue to shell the territory of the Chernihiv region. During the day, the enemy struck settlements in the Novhorod-Siverskyi and Koriukivka districts. 1 052 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Security Service counterintelligence prevented a new terrorist attack in Chernihiv SSU prevented murder of Ukrainian soldier whom Russians tried to blow up. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence prevented a new terrorist attack in Chernihiv. 2 941 9 Previously in trend: High treason

Arrest of prosecutor for bribery Koriukivka district prosecutor detained while taking $2,500 bribe – Kravchenko. PHOTO Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation, under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the General Inspectorate of the Prosecutor General’s Office, have detained a prosecutor from the Koriukivka District Prosecutor’s Office in Chernihiv region while taking a bribe. 12 796 27 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in law enforcement agencies

accident in Pryluky Police car hits two pedestrians in Pryluky: child killed, - National Police. PHOTO A fatal traffic accident involving a police vehicle occurred in the city of Pryluky, Chernihiv region, in which a child was killed. 5 989 17 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

Chernihiv region after shelling Russian forces strike Chernihiv region with drones: fire breaks out. PHOTO On the night of Wednesday, 10 December 2025, Russian troops attacked the Chernihiv region with strike drones. 1 105 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Chernihiv region under fire: Russian UAVs attacked residential and industrial facilities Day in Chernihiv region: several strikes by Russian UAVs on residential and industrial facilities. PHOTOS During the day, Russian UAVs attacked Chernihiv, Koriukivka, and Nizhyn districts. Local fires broke out on farms and industrial facilities. There were no casualties. 633 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

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Russian UAV damaged an apartment building: consequences and assistance Enemy drone attacks high-rise building in Chernihiv: three people injured. PHOTOS On the night of 8 December, an enemy UAV exploded near a multi-storey building in Chernihiv. 1 321 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

Novhorod-Siverskyi after the shelling Russian forces strike Novhorod-Siverskyi with drones: one man killed, fires break out. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region with strike drones. 679 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Russian drones attacked Chernihiv region Chernihiv region attacked by Russian UAVs: critical infrastructure facilities hit. PHOTOS On the night of 6 December, Russian drones attacked the Chernihiv region 1 116 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region Massive combination attack

Almost all of Chernihiv region left without power after grid failure Massive power grid failure leaves 90% of Chernihiv region without electricity Due to a system-wide failure in the power grid, around 90% of customers in the Chernihiv region were left without electricity. 1 635 2 Previously in trend: Power outages

Удари по Чернігівщині 15-16 жовтня 36 killed and 185 wounded in Russian attacks on Chernihiv region this year – RMA Over the eleven months of 2025, Russia fired more than 22,000 shells at Chernihiv region, killing dozens of people. 368 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Horodnia Russian drones strike Horodnia in Chernihiv region, injuring two woodworking factory workers. PHOTOS Enemy drones have attacked Chernihiv region: in the town of Horodnia, two workers at a woodworking  factory were injured, one of them in a critical condition. The attacks also caused damage on the outskirts of Chernihiv. 807 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv region

Russian military personnel are being tried in absentia in Chernihiv Case of three Russian commanders involved in deaths of 20 people in Chernihiv has been sent to court. VIDEO Prosecutors from the Chernihiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, as part of a special pre-trial investigation, have sent an indictment to court against the commander of the 35th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade of the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District of the Russian Armed Forces and two subordinate commanders of battalion tactical groups. 1 232 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region War crimes of Russia

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putin Putin orders creation of "security zone" along Ukraine’s northern border Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to create a "security zone" along the northern border with Ukraine. 15 017 34 Previously in trend: Putin’s statements about Ukraine buffer zone

fire Occupiers attacked Chernihiv region with drones: two people wounded. PHOTOS Since yesterday, Chernihiv region has been under enemy attack. Over the past day, the region has been hit by UAV strikes. 626 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Chernihiv region after shelling Enemy shelled Chernihiv region: 26 settlements were hit, house was damaged, and business burned down. PHOTOS Since yesterday, the Chernihiv region has been under enemy attack. Twenty-six settlements have been hit. 1 028 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region Drone attack on Chernihiv

Chernihiv region after shelling Enemy attacked Chernihiv region: enterprises and houses were hit. PHOTOS Over the past day, on 25 November, Russian troops attacked enterprises in various districts of the Chernihiv region with drones. Residential buildings were also hit. 963 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Chernihiv region after shelling Chernihiv region under Russian attack: volunteer killed, enterprise and energy facilities damaged. PHOTOS Chernihiv region was under enemy attack throughout the night. 1 525 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russian drones hit Chernihiv: three people injured Enemy Shahed drone hits enterprise in Chernihiv, three injured Russian forces continue to attack Chernihiv with drones during the day on November 24. 1 012 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

UAV attack on Chernihiv: fire in the private sector, casualties reported Enemy targets Chernihiv with drones: two people injured. PHOTOS On the morning of 24 November, Russian drones attacked Chernihiv. Explosions were heard. 1 154 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

Chernihiv region after shelling Enemy attacked Chernihiv region with drones: Children’s Creativity Centre in Koriukivka was hit, and high-rise buildings were damaged. PHOTO On the night of Sunday, 23 November, enemy "Gerans" attacked the Chernihiv region. 798 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

A woman was killed in Chernihiv region as a result of the Russian attack Russians attacked Chernihiv region: woman was killed in Novhorod-Siverskyi district. PHOTOS Yesterday, Russian invaders attacked the Chernihiv and Novhorod-Siverskyi districts with drones, causing fires and killing a woman. 744 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Chernihiv region: the enemy attacked with FPV drones and artillery, causing destruction Day in Chernihiv region: 61 shellings, FPV drone attacks and damage to civilian facilities. PHOTO During the day, 61 shellings were recorded, with a total of 120 strikes. Russian troops used FPV drones and strike drones, as well as mortars and artillery. Both civilian infrastructure and civilian vehicles were damaged. 472 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Consequences of Russian strikes on Chernihiv region Russian forces attacked energy facility in Chernihiv region. PHOTOS Russian troops struck the Chernihiv region. One of the UAVs hit an energy facility. 1 440 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector