Aftermath of Russian attack on Ukraine's Chernihiv: Major fire, water and power outages
Illustrative photo: Chernihiv attacked by drones (Getty Images)
The Russian army attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv. As a result of the strike, around 30,000 customers were left without electricity, according to Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, on Telegram.
According to Bryzhynskyi, the Russian attack on the critical infrastructure facility caused a fire. There were no casualties as a result of the strike.
"As a result of the attack, around 30,000 customers in Chernihiv and the Chernihiv district were left without electricity. Restoration work is currently being organized," the official clarified.
He also noted that in areas without electricity, water supply pressure has decreased. Pressure is expected to improve once power is restored.
Attack on Chernihiv
Earlier today, September 25, Russian forces attacked Chernihiv with drones.
Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, reported that the targets of the attack were critical infrastructure facilities.
At the same time, Chernihivvodokanal (water supply and wastewater disposal service provider - ed.) urged city residents to stock up on water.
Today, the Russian forces also struck Nizhyn in the Chernihiv region, leaving the city without electricity and water.
