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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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attack on rescuers Enemy struck rescuers again while they were extinguishing fire at critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv region: two people were injured. PHOTOS Russian troops have again targeted rescuers. 1 029 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russia shells Chernihiv Russian drone attack damages transport infrastructure in Chernihiv Today, on September 20, in the afternoon, Russian troops attacked Chernihiv with drones, damaging the transport infrastructure. 1 737 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shelling of Nizhyn Enemy attacked Nizhyn with drones: woman was killed. PHOTO On 20 September 2025, the enemy attacked the Nizhyn district of the Chernihiv region again. 1 040 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shelling of Chernihiv region Two people injured in Russian attack on Chernihiv region. PHOTO Today, on 19 September, Russians attacked one of the villages of the Semenivka community in the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of Chernihiv region with drones, resulting in injuries. 477 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

In Chernihiv, girls were dancing to Russian chanson on the Alley of Heroes Dancing to Russian chanson on Alley of Heroes: in Chernihiv, identities of girls are being established, - National Police. VIDEO In Chernihiv, girls were dancing to Russian chanson on the Alley of Heroes. 10 656 91 Previously in trend: Ban on Russian music in Ukraine Incidents on Heroes’ Alley

Russians attacked a company in Chernihiv region Russians attacked enterprise in Chernihiv region with drone: fire broke out. PHOTO Russian troops attacked the territory of an enterprise in the Koriukivka district of the Chernihiv region with a drone. The attack caused a fire. 1 431 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

military engineers EOD specialists in Chernihiv region neutralised warheads of downed enemy drones. PHOTOS Police EOD specialists in Chernihiv region neutralized the warheads of downed enemy drones. 657 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of missiles and drones

attack on Nizhyn Russia attacked Nizhyn: State Emergency Service rescuer killed, two others wounded. PHOTOS On the evening of 17 September, Russian troops attacked the city of Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, with kamikaze drones. The attack killed a rescuer of the SES. 2 397 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

SBGS comments on new military exercises in Belarus Russia is intensively shelling border of Sumy and Chernihiv regions every day, - State Border Guard Service The Russian army attacks the border areas of the Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions every day, using artillery, aircraft and various types of drones. 296 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region Situation near the border of the Chernihiv region

Russians fired on Semenivka with Grad rockets Russians shelled centre of Semenivka in Chernihiv region: man was wounded, hospital and houses were damaged. PHOTOS On the afternoon of 16 September, Russian troops fired Grad multiple rocket launchers at the centre of Semenivka, Chernihiv region. 796 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shelling of Arkhypivka Russians drop drone explosives on Chernihiv region, damaging private house. PHOTOS Russian forces attacked a private home in the border village of Arkhypivka, Semenivka community, Chernihiv region, on Tuesday morning, dropping explosives from a drone. 786 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Residents of the Chernihiv region filmed a video of the jet-powered "Shahed" Flight of jet-powered "Shahed" was filmed by residents of Chernihiv region. VIDEO The flight of the Shahed kamikaze jet drone was filmed by local residents in the Chernihiv region. 14 076 51 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds

fire Russians deliberately targeted rescuers in Chernihiv region: four firefighters wounded. PHOTOS Russians targeted rescuers who were extinguishing a fire at a critical infrastructure facility that broke out as a result of a drone attack in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region. 952 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

an anti-aircraft missile a moment before hitting Shahed Wreckage of Russian shahed fell in center of Nizhyn Nizhyn district was under attack by a UAV. 2 937 15 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Russian air attacks and shelling have intensified in Chernihiv region Number of Russian air attacks has increased in Chernihiv region - RMA In the Chernihiv region, the number of drone attacks and the intensity of artillery strikes are increasing. 581 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained eight organizers of evasion schemes SSU and National Police dismantled six more "evasion schemes" in Ukraine: 8 organizers of schemes detained. PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have dismantled six new schemes for evading mobilization in Ukraine and detained eight organizers of the schemes. 1 743 13 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Russia shelled Chernihiv Russia shelled Chernihiv: educational institution damaged. PHOTO Russian troops shelled Chernihiv yesterday, damaging one of the city's educational institutions. 1 653 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

bribe-taker military TCR Female employee of TCR in Chernihiv region detained for promising to remove draft dodger from wanted list for 20,000 UAH. PHOTO A female employee of a district territorial center of recruitment and social support in Chernihiv region demanded and received a bribe in exchange for removing from active search a conscript evading military service. 11 762 33 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

Chernihiv Danish FM Rasmussen condemns Russian attack on demining mission near Chernihiv Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen condemned the Russian attack on humanitarian demining workers in the Kyselivka community near Chernihiv. 1 373 8 Previously in trend: Ballistic strike on humanitarian demining mission

Ballistic strike on humanitarian demining mission near Chernihiv Ballistic strike on humanitarian demining mission near Chernihiv: 2 killed, 5 wounded. PHOTOS (updated) Head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration (СMA) Dmytro Bryzhynskyi reported explosions within the city of Chernihiv. 20 989 78 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Borzna after the attack Russian troops struck critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv Oblast: part of Nizhyn district without power (updated). PHOTOS Chernihiv region was under attack by Russian drones on Wednesday night. 1 575 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russia attacked a school and a shop in Chernihiv region Russia attacked school and shop in Chernihiv region: no injuries. PHOTOS On 2 September, the Russian army attacked a non-operational school in the border town of Semenivka in Chernihiv region. 878 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Consequences of drone attack on Horodnia in Chernihiv region on September 1 Russians attack Horodnia in Chernihiv region with drones, 2 injured including teenage girl On the evening of September 1, Russian forces struck the town of Horodnia in Chernihiv region with drones. Three explosions were recorded. 808 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv region

Enemy strikes critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region Enemy strikes critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region: part of Nizhyn and over 30,000 households left without power This morning, August 31, Chernihiv region came under attack from Russian drones. 1 114 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

General Staff headquarters Russian shelling intensifies in Chernihiv region – State Border Guard Service The situation on the border with Russia remains tense: the enemy has increased the number of shelling attacks on the territory of the Chernihiv region. 469 1

Attack on Sumy region Almost hundred UAVs and targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure: Russia continues war and does not respond to world’s calls for peace - Zelenskyy. PHOTO Following Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for new steps to put pressure on Russia to stop the strikes and to ensure real security. 510 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Shahed fell in Chernihiv. A fire broke out at the enterprise. "Shahed" crashed and exploded in Chernihiv: fire broke out at enterprise, two injured (updated). PHOTOS A Russian Shahed-type drone crashed and exploded in Chernihiv. 3 475 10 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Chernihiv

In Chernihiv, veteran Yevhen Smaga opened a self-service car wash War veteran opens self-service car wash in Chernihiv on National Flag Day. VIDEO&PHOTOS On August 23, Ukraine’s National Flag Day, Armed Forces of Ukraine veteran and athlete Yevhen Smaha opened his own business, the "Vodolii" self-service car wash in Chernihiv. 1 914 5 Previously in trend: AFU veterans

The SSU detained an FSB agent in Chernihiv FSB agent directing strikes on enlistment offices detained in Chernihiv - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine exposed a local resident in Chernihiv who worked for the FSB and was preparing new Russian air attacks on military targets in northern Ukraine. 2 972 9 Previously in trend: High treason Recruited FSB agents

Consequences of Russian drone attack on Chernihiv region on August 21 Two injured in Russian drone strike on Chernihiv region – RMA On the afternoon of August 21, the aggressor attacked a village in the Koriukivka community of Chernihiv region. 455 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv region

Russia killed a man in Nizhyn on 19 August 2025 Ruscists struck Nizhyn with UAVs: civilian man killed. PHOTO Russian occupiers attacked Nizhyn in Chernihiv region with attack drones in the morning. 1 732 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Attacks on Chernihiv region on 17 August Enemy UAVs attacked Chernihiv region: warehouses burned down. PHOTO This morning, on 17 August, the Chernihiv region was attacked by enemy drones, which resulted in fires in two districts of the region. 1 543 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russia attacked Chernihiv region with ballistic missiles What is known Consequences of ballistic strikes in Chernihiv region: agricultural enterprise damaged. PHOTOS On the evening of 14 August, Russian occupants fired ballistic missiles at a village in the Koryukivka district of the Chernihiv region. 1 732 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russians strike Novhorod-Siverskyi community Occupiers attack village in Chernihiv region with drone, injuring woman. PHOTO On the evening of 8 August, Russian forces struck a village in the Novhorod-Siverskyi community with a drone, injuring a civilian. 1 253 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russia attacked an agricultural warehouse in Chernihiv region Ruscists strike agricultural warehouse in Chernihiv region: fire breaks out. PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked a village in the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of Chernihiv region with a drone. 1 015 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

air raid alert Air raid alert in Kyiv and several regions; Air Force reports high-speed target in Chernihiv region (updated) On the daytime of July 28, 2025, an air raid alert was announced in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine. 799 0

The SSU detained seven Russian agents who were preparing terrorist attacks Preparing terrorist attacks: SSU detains seven Russian agents, including three teenagers. PHOTOS Seven Russian agents who were preparing to kill Ukrainian soldiers and law enforcement officers with explosives have been detained. 2 442 8 Previously in trend: countering terrorist attacks

Explosions occurred in Nizhyn Russians attacked Nizhyn community with "shaheds" On the morning of 18 July, Russian invaders attacked Chernihiv region with drones. The Nizhyn community came under enemy attack. 897 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Cadet kills two instructors in Chernihiv region Cadet shot dead two military instructors in Chernihiv region. He was detained - police A suspect in the murder of two instructors has been detained in the Chernihiv region. 26 038 206 Previously in trend: Arrest for murder

tractor, Kharkiv region Tractor driver hits landmine in Chernihiv region – RMA On the border of Novhorod-Siverskyi district, a 30-year-old man ran over an explosive device with a tractor. 1 404 1 Previously in trend: Injured due to mining

Russian captain Solovov sentenced to 12 years He held 369 civilians hostage during occupation of Chernihiv region: Russian captain Solovov sentenced in absentia to 12 years. PHOTO Another ruscist who committed war crimes during the occupation of part of the Chernihiv region was sentenced to 12 years in prison in absentia. 1 178 3 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Conflict between TCR and civilians in Chernihiv: military commissariat responds Chernihiv TCR on forceful detention of two men: intoxicated individuals resisted and were wanted as draft evaders The Chernihiv TCR reported that two military reservists were intoxicated, wanted for evading mobilization, and attempted to start a fight. 10 375 201 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Wounded man in Chernihiv region Ruscists dropped explosives on village in Chernihiv region: man was wounded. PHOTO Russian troops dropped explosives from a drone in the border village of Novhorod-Siverskyi community in Chernihiv region. 670 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Shahed attack on Chernihiv and Sumy regions Occupiers launch strike drones on Ukraine – Air Forces (updated) In the afternoon of Monday, July 14, Russian invaders launched strike drones to attack Ukraine. 7 244 22 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region Shelling of Chernihiv region

Chernihiv under Shahed drone attack on the evening of July 14 Shahed drones attack Chernihiv, explosions rattled city On the evening of July 14, at least five explosions were heard in Chernihiv. Two Shahed drones were recorded falling on the outskirts of the city. 1 643 18 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv UAV attack on Chernihiv

Russians attack a woman in Chernihiv region with a drone Ruscists attacked woman with FPV drone in Chernihiv region. She suffered injuries and burns Russian troops attacked a 54-year-old woman riding a moped in the Snovsk community of Chernihiv region with an FPV drone. 441 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Mobilisation evasion scheme uncovered in Chernihiv region Fake employment in schools: scheme to evade mobilisation has been uncovered in Chernihiv region – SBGS. PHOTOS In the Chernihiv region, border guards, together with the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), uncovered a criminal group that organized a scheme to evade mobilization through fake employment in teaching positions. 2 301 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Consequences of the shelling of Chernihiv region Enemy struck village in Chernihiv region: man was wounded. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked the border village of the Novhorod-Siversk district in the Chernihiv region with an FPV drone. 818 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region