Russian drone and missile strikes have severely damaged Ukraine's Chernihiv region's energy infrastructure, plunging hundreds of thousands into blackout and water shortages amid ongoing conflict and winter approaching, with repair efforts hampered by continued attacks.
A Russian missile attack on the social infrastructure of Chernihiv, Ukraine, has resulted in 18 deaths and 77 injuries, including children. Rescue operations are ongoing, with significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Ukrainian officials have called for aid and support from the international community, emphasizing the need for air defense equipment and determination to counter Russian aggression. The attack has led to power outages and disrupted communications in the affected area, with ongoing challenges expected.
At least 13 people were killed and over 60 wounded in a Russian missile attack on Chernihiv, Ukraine, prompting renewed calls for air defence help from allies. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reiterated his plea for such support, emphasizing the urgent need for air defence systems as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The US delay in providing military assistance has been highlighted as a concern, with Germany stepping in to provide additional air defence systems and missiles to Ukraine.
A Russian Iskander missile struck a central square in Chernihiv, Ukraine, killing 7 people and injuring 144, including a 6-year-old girl. The city's theater, which was hosting a gathering of drone manufacturers, was hit directly. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as a war crime against civilians, and President Zelenskyy vowed a response. The UN called for an end to attacks on civilians and civilian objects.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promises a tangible response after a missile attack on the city of Chernihiv kills at least seven people, including a child. The attack, which targeted a theater, also injured 144 people. Meanwhile, drone attacks on Russian territory damaged a train station and fell near two military units, with Russia blaming Ukraine. The British Defense Ministry suggests that Russian military leaders are under pressure to improve air defenses due to Ukraine's increased ability to strike deep inside Russian territory. The overall success of Ukraine's counteroffensive remains uncertain, but the degradation of the Russian defensive line presents opportunities for potential breakthroughs.
Rescuers continue to clear the rubble in Chernihiv, Ukraine, after a Russian missile strike killed at least seven people and injured over 140. Ukrainian drones targeted a railway station in Kursk, Russia, injuring five people, while another drone was shot down en route to Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Sweden to discuss military supplies and thanked them for their contribution to Ukraine's security and integration into European political structures. Zelenskyy has now arrived in the Netherlands, where American F-16 fighter jets have been approved for delivery to Ukraine. Russia claims to have thwarted a drone attack on Moscow, with flights temporarily restricted at two international airports.
Seven people, including a 6-year-old child, were killed and 90 others were wounded when a Russian missile struck a central square in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. The strike occurred as people were on their way to church to celebrate a religious holiday. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack, stating that Russia had turned an ordinary Saturday into a day of pain and loss. The Ukrainian military also reported shooting down 15 out of 17 Iranian-made drones launched by Russia in an overnight strike.
A strike on a theater in Chernihiv, Ukraine, killed at least seven people and injured 129, including a 6-year-old child. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of the attack, which he said turned an ordinary Saturday into a day of pain and loss. The city of Chernihiv, which had previously been besieged by Russian troops, will observe three days of mourning. Videos showed the aftermath of the strike, with damage to the theater and surrounding area. In other developments, Zelensky expressed support for Sweden's bid for NATO membership, and the United States will approve the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.