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Chernihiv attack: Body recovered from rubble after Russian strike

Chernihiv attack: Body recovered from rubble after Russian strike Photo: Rubble being cleared in Chernihiv after the Russian attack (t.me/dsns_telegram)

At least one person died as a result of Russian strikes on Chernihiv. Their body was recovered from the rubble, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on Telegram.

"Rescuers have recovered a body from the rubble on the territory of an industrial enterprise," the State Emergency Service said in a statement.

Chernihiv attack: Body recovered from rubble after Russian strike

Photo: Clearing rubble in Chernihiv after the Russian attack (t.me/dsns_telegram)

Chernihiv attack: Body recovered from rubble after Russian strike

Photo: Clearing rubble in Chernihiv after the Russian attack (t.me/dsns_telegram)

They specified that search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Massive attack on Ukraine

Early in the morning on June 6, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using over 400 Shahed drones and various types of missiles.

In total, Ukrainian defenders managed to shoot down 199 drones, 4 ballistic missiles, 30 Kh-101 cruise missiles, and two Iskander-K cruise missiles.

An additional 169 enemy drones were lost locally.

Chernihiv was among the cities targeted. The Russian army used Shahed drones, ballistic missiles, and a cruise missile in the strike. A total of 14 explosions were reported in the city.

As a result of the attack, four people were reported injured. Two more individuals — security guards of an industrial facility — were trapped under the rubble.