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Ukraine
Sharp Rise in Russian Strikes on Chernihiv Region, Border Guard Says
The northern region borders Russia and Belarus and was briefly besieged in early 2022. Recent strikes on energy sites have sparked criticism and accusations of official incompetence.
Nov. 2, 2025
Drones
Guided Bombs Hit Kharkiv as Chernihiv Blacked Out in Overnight Russian Blitz
Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Chernihiv overnight, damaging homes and crippling energy and water systems. Officials report casualties and massive infrastructure outages.
Oct. 21, 2025
Energy
Massive Russian Strikes Hit Railways, Ports, Power Grid, Leaving Thousands Without Electricity
Russian attacks hit railway lines in Sumy and power facilities in Chernihiv, leaving tens of thousands without electricity and disrupting train services nationwide.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Drone Strikes Kill Two, Injure Four in Chernihiv Oblast
Russian drone strikes in Chernihiv Oblast killed a repair worker and injured four others after hitting utility vehicles and infrastructure, regional governor Viacheslav Chaus said.
Oct. 11, 2025
Drones
Russia Continues Its Assault on Ukraine’s Railways, Tries to Isolate Sumy and Chernihiv
Bus transfers are being organized to minimize the risk to passengers as Russia shows no sign of slowing its attacks on the regions’ railway infrastructure.
Oct. 9, 2025
Energy
Over 61,000 Left Without Power as Shaheds Hit Energy Facility in Pryluky
Energy conditions also remain difficult in Chernihiv, where specialists are rerouting power to prioritize critical infrastructure and residential buildings, to prevent a total blackout.
Oct. 7, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Chernihiv Plunged to Darkness as Moscow Renews Energy Strikes
Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, bordering Belarus, experiences blackouts following Russia’s renewed strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid ahead of winter, with water supplies affected.
Oct. 1, 2025
Russia
Russian Drone Barrage Cuts Power and Water in Northern Ukraine, Sparks Criticism Over Preparedness
Russian drone strikes hit critical infrastructure in Chernihiv and Nizhyn on Sept. 25, leaving 30,000 without power and prompting sharp criticism over paucity of Ukraine’s air defenses in the area.
Sept. 25, 2025
Ukrainian Ground Forces
Russian Iskanders Rip Through Training Unit in Chernihiv Region, Casualties Reported
The daytime attack reportedly targeted the Honcharivske training ground in northern Ukraine’s border region of Chernihiv with two Iskander ballistic missiles.
Sept. 24, 2025
Ukraine
WATCH: Police Body Cam Captures Alleged Russian ‘Double-Tap’ in Chernihiv Region
In a footage published by the police, emergency workers could be seen ducking for cover after they were struck by unknown weapons during a rescue mission on Friday evening.
Sept. 21, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Hits Deminer’s Base in Ukraine’s Chernihiv Region
A Russian missile strike on Thursday killed two and injured three when a demining mission outside the city of Chernihiv was hit, according to local officials.
Sept. 4, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
3 Dead, 18 Wounded in Russian Missile Strike on AFU Training Site
Russia struck a Ukrainian training site, killing 3 and wounding 18. Officials launch probe into possible safety lapses as Russian milbloggers claim the drone adjusted the missile attack.
July 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
New Build Ukrainian Apartments Will Include Individual Integral Bomb Shelter
The Archimatika company has proposed to include shelter rooms in a new residential complex in Lviv based on Israeli experience and after consultation with Ukraine’s Emergency Services.
June 17, 2025
Zelensky
‘Proud of Its Ability to Kill’ – Zelensky Mourns First Responders, Says Russia Will Reject Any Peace Proposal
The president sent condolences to a firefighter who arrived on the scene to find his daughter and grandson killed in the rubble.
June 6, 2025
Russia
‘Three Generations of Lives Uprooted’ – Russian Drone Kills Fire Chief’s Family in Pryluky
A Russian strike on Pryluky killed a firefighter’s wife, police officer daughter, and a baby grandson. Zelensky condemned the attack, saying this marks the 632nd child killed in the full-scale war.
June 5, 2025
Drones
‘Demonstrative Terror’: Russian Strikes Kill at Least Six, Including Infant, Injure Dozens
Russia launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukrainian cities overnight, killing civilians – including a one-year-old baby – and wounding dozens, including four children.
Updated: June 5, 2025