Russia attacks critical infrastructure in Chernihiv: First details

Russian forces struck Chernihiv in the afternoon with a drone attack on the city’s critical infrastructure.

This was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force and Head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, Dmytro Bryzhynskyi.

Around 1:00 p.m., the Ukrainian Air Force reported a threat from Russian drones for Chernihiv and surrounding areas. An hour later, another warning for the city was issued.

At 2:30 p.m., Bryzhynskyi announced that Chernihiv was under attack.

"The enemy is targeting critical infrastructure facilities in the city. Stay in safe places," the administration head wrote.

Meanwhile, the Chernihiv Water Utility urged residents to stockpile water.

According to reports from Telegram channels, smoke was visible in Chernihiv due to the attack, and power outages occurred in some districts of the city.