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Russian strikes on Chernihiv continue to devastate the region, with recent drone and missile attacks damaging residential buildings, infrastructure, and energy facilities. Alongside significant civilian casualties, these assaults have led to widespread power outages, leaving tens of thousands without electricity. Emergency services have been working tirelessly to conduct search operations and manage the aftermath, yet the relentless attacks strain resources, highlighting an urgent need for stronger air defense and international support. With the onset of winter, the region faces heightened difficulties due to energy insecurity and subsequent challenges for residents in the Chernihivskyy district.

What are the latest developments in Chernihiv's attacks by Russian drones?

Recent attacks on Chernihiv by Russian drones have targeted various infrastructure and residential buildings, resulting in fires, power outages, and casualties. Emergency operations are ongoing as rescue teams work to manage the damages and ensure public safety. The continued drone strikes pose significant threats to the region's stability, requiring increased defensive measures and international support.

How has the energy infrastructure in Chernihiv been affected by recent attacks?

The energy infrastructure in Chernihiv has suffered significantly due to the recent Russian attacks, leading to extensive power outages. Key facilities have been damaged, affecting tens of thousands of consumers. Restoration efforts are underway, but the region faces ongoing challenges, particularly as winter approaches and the demand for energy increases.

What measures are being taken to strengthen Chernihiv's defense against Russian attacks?

The Chernihiv Regional Military Administration is actively working to enhance air defense capabilities in response to the systematic attacks. This includes implementing additional security measures and coordinating with national and international partners to bolster their defensive posture and mitigate the impacts of future strikes.

How has the civilian population in the Chernihivskyy district been impacted by the ongoing attacks?

The civilian population in the Chernihivskyy district has been deeply affected by the Russian attacks, facing threats to safety, displacement, and loss of essential services. Many homes and communal facilities have been damaged, causing disruptions to daily life, including access to electricity, water, and heating, especially in view of the current winter season.

What assistance is being offered to Chernihiv by international communities amid these attacks?

The international community, including the European Union, is providing aid to Chernihiv amid the ongoing attacks. Initiatives include winter assistance programs and efforts to support energy infrastructure repair and civilian relief efforts. Continuous diplomatic efforts are also being made to address the root causes of the conflict and offer long-term solutions for stability in the region.

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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. 1 307 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

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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

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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. 1 369 11 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive Russian offensive on the Chernihiv region

The most difficult situation is predicted in Kherson, Chernihiv and Kyiv. In case of frost, severe restrictions on electricity supply are possible: where situation to be most difficult If the air temperature drops to –10°C in Ukraine, electricity can only be supplied for 2-4 hours a day. 6 564 34 Previously in trend: Power outages

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. 2 939 9 Previously in trend: High treason

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. 631 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

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. 1 319 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

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 1 114 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region Massive combination attack

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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. 1 009 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. 1 149 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. 796 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Drone strike in Chernihiv region: energy and transport facilities damaged In evening, Russian UAVs attacked infrastructure facilities in Chernihiv region. PHOTOS On the evening of 5 November, Russian Geran strike drones attacked an energy facility in a border community in the Chernihiv district. 607 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv region

Russian strike damages television tower in central Chernihiv Ruscists hit TV tower in central Chernihiv: residents are advised not to approach area Russian forces struck a television tower in central Chernihiv, causing damage to the structure. The attack took place on October 29. 3 125 13 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

Strikes on Chernihiv Russian drones attacked Chernihiv region again: critical infrastructure damaged Yesterday, Russian occupiers launched drone strikes on Chernihiv, Koriukivka, and Pryluky districts. Twenty-one settlements and critical infrastructure facilities were attacked. 1 150 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shahed attacks Chernihiv Enemy attacked critical infrastructure facility in centre of Chernihiv On the morning of 29 October 2025, explosions are heard in Chernihiv as the enemy is attacking the city with drones. 1 514 1 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Drone attack on Chernihiv

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Shahed fell in the centre of Chernihiv Shahed crashed in centre of Chernihiv: mobile communication problems in city (updated) A "Shahed" combat drone crashed in the centre of Chernihiv. 4 163 7 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

State Emergency Service. of Chernihiv region Aftermath of Russian drone attack on Chernihiv region: homes damaged, two injured. PHOTOS On Monday, 27 October, Russian troops attacked Chernihiv and Chernihiv district using drones. 928 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

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Power Zelenskyy on Russia’s overnight attack: Every effort is being made to restore power supply. Only long-range capability will bring Putin back to reality Russia is deliberately striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Pressure on Russia is needed to end the war. 943 13 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Chernihiv region after attacks by the Russian Federation: EU provides winter aid EU supports Ukraine during blackout in Chernihiv region – Mathernová The European Union is aware of the difficult situation in Chernihiv following the latest Russian attacks and continues to implement its "winter assistance" program for Ukraine, which was prepared at the end of the previous heating season. 712 1 Previously in trend: EU support for Ukraine Drone attack on Chernihiv

Chernihiv is completely without power Blackout in Chernihiv: kindergartens and schools are closed, hospitals are on backup power, water delivery has been organised Chernihiv and the northern communities of the region were left without electricity due to a night attack. 3 028 19 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Drone attack on Chernihiv

Power outages and blackouts Enemy attacked Chernihiv region with drones and ballistic missiles: hits on heat supply facility and energy facility Chernihiv region suffered a massive attack by stike drones. According to the Air Defence and Defence Forces, 51 air targets were recorded over the day, including 2 ballistic missiles. 2 868 5 Previously in trend: Power outages

National Remembrance Institute on "Trump Park" in Chernihiv: gross violation of the law National Remembrance Institute on Chernihiv park renamed after Trump: "Gross violation of law" The Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance has commented on the renaming of the "Kazka" park in Chernihiv after U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it a gross violation of Ukrainian law and the state policy on national memory. 2 499 33

Russia attacked the railway in Chernihiv: train driver wounded Occupiers strike railway in Chernihiv, engineer injured. PHOTO On the morning of 17 October, Russian military personnel attacked the railway in Chernihiv with a drone, damaging the railway's rolling stock and injuring a train driver. 2 049 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukrzaliznytsia facilities

Russian drones damaged residential buildings in Chernihiv Russia attacked Chernihiv with drones: residential buildings damaged. PHOTOS Residential buildings were damaged in one of Chernihiv’s neighborhoods as a result of a Russian attack with strike drones. 1 917 5 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Chernihiv

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Strikes on Chernihiv region on 15-16 October Enemy launched massive attack on Nizhyn and Chernihiv: widespread destruction, civilians wounded. PHOTOS Since the evening of 15 October, Russian invaders have been attacking the Chernihiv region. The regional centre, Nizhyn, and the Semenivka district came under attack. 3 344 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shahed attack on Chernihiv region. Infrastructure facility damaged "Shaheds" attacked Chernihiv region: fire broke out at civilian infrastructure facility. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with drones, causing a fire at a civilian infrastructure facility. 1 235 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Chernihiv region’s infrastructure under attack. Consequences of the Russian Federation’s attack Russia struck infrastructure facilities in Chernihiv region: 5 civilians wounded. PHOTOS Russian troops shelled Chernihiv region 36 times over the past day. 23 settlements are under attack. 790 0

Occupiers attacked Chernihiv Occupiers attack Chernihiv: five wounded, including one in serious condition Today, October 12, Russian troops attacked Chernihiv with strike drones, resulting in injuries. 1 616 5 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Chernihiv

hit in Chernihiv Shelling near modular housing site in Chernihiv: shell lands 30 meters from residential area (updated) A shelling has been recorded in Chernihiv near a modular housing site for displaced people. 2 603 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

attack on Chernihiv Enemy drone strikes Chernihiv: gas station hit, smoke column rises On October 5, 2025, Russian troops once again attacked Chernihiv with a strike drone. 2 030 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

Chernihiv after shelling Enterprise and energy facility in Chernihiv were attacked: fires are raging, and there are emergency power outages. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian troops have attacked infrastructure facilities in the Chernihiv region again. 3 515 14 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector Shelling of Chernihiv region

Chernihiv region after shelling Massive attacks by Russian Federation on Chernihiv region: Regional Military Administration announced that it is strengthening air defence. PHOTO The Chernihiv RMA is currently working to strengthen air defence in the region due to systematic Russian shelling. 1 459 15

Drone attack on Chernihiv region: thousands of consumers without power Enemy struck power supply facilities in Chernihiv region: about 50,000 consumers were left without power. PHOTO The racist attacks damaged several important power facilities and left about 50,000 consumers without electricity. Restoration work is ongoing. 1 733 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

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