Russia strikes Chernihiv overnight, photos reveal devastation to homes, school, and stores
Damaged house and street in Chernihiv (Photo: t.me/chernigivskaODA)
In the early hours of June 3, Russian forces launched an attack on Chernihiv using Geran-2 drones. The strike caused significant damage, and several people were injured, according to the Telegram channels of Chernihiv Regional Governor Vyacheslav Chaus and City Military Administration head Dmytro Bryzhynskyi.
“Preliminary reports indicate three people were injured: a woman and two men. They have been hospitalized with serious injuries,” stated Chaus.
The regional governor added that the drone strike damaged apartment buildings, a school, several stores, a bus stop, and private homes. Additionally, an industrial facility was hit. As of 4:31 a.m. Kyiv time, emergency services were working to contain a fire at the site.
“A response headquarters has been set up at the scene, and all relevant emergency services are working,” he added.
A few minutes later, Bryzhynskyi clarified that the number of injured had risen to four: two women and two men. The men sustained serious injuries. All of the victims are currently receiving treatment in medical facilities.
He also confirmed that a residential building, private houses, an educational institution, and an industrial facility were damaged in the city. In addition, one private house was destroyed by fire.
Attack on Chernihiv and the region
Russian forces continue to regularly shell Chernihiv and the Chernihiv region using various types of weapons.
For instance, on the night of May 25, the Russian army carried out a missile and drone strike on the region and the regional center. The attack caused fires in various parts of the region, and a building was damaged in Chernihiv itself.
Read more about this in the article by RBC-Ukraine.
