Russia attacks major regional center: Administrative buildings hit, casualties reported

On Tuesday, April 14, powerful explosions rocked Chernihiv as Russian forces launched a drone assault on the city. Several strikes were confirmed, with occupiers targeting administrative buildings.

Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, Head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, confirmed the hits.

"One "Shahed" drone struck an administrative building in the city center. The blast blew out windows and damaged doors," he stated.

The official later added that the enemy has been "relentlessly targeting the city's administrative buildings" throughout the day.

Casualty update

As of 11:00 a.m., at least one person was reported injured. Bryzhynskyi later confirmed two casualties: a woman sustained a leg injury, and a man suffered a hand injury. Both victims have been hospitalized.

Explosions in Chernihiv

Air raid sirens sounded from 09:01 to 09:34 a.m. The Air Force had warned of drones heading toward the regional center.

Several explosions followed. The City Military Administration clarified that these were linked to air defense systems engaging "Shahed" drones approaching the city.

At 10:36 a.m., a new alert was issued for the Chernihiv district due to ongoing drone threats. Multiple explosions were again heard in the regional capital.