On the night of 12 May, Russian forces attacked Chernihiv region with drone strikes. The strikes damaged residential and commercial buildings and caused fires, which were quickly extinguished by rescuers. According to preliminary information, there were no fatalities or injuries.
Russian drone attack in Chernihiv region
On the night of 12 May, Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with drone strikes. According to local authorities, Novhorod-Siverskyi and Koryukivskyi districts came under enemy fire.
According to ukrmedia.news, In Novhorod-Siverskyi district, a residential building caught fire as a result of a direct hit from a drone. The fire was quickly contained and extinguished thanks to the quick work of rescuers.
Damage in Koryukivka district
In Koryukivka district, Russian drones hit the territory of private households. The strike damaged a residential and outbuilding, and set fire to fire to firewood stored in the yard.
Rescue services quickly arrived at the scene and extinguished all the fire. According to the latest information, there were no injuries or deaths among the civilian population.
Rescuers' actions and the situation on the ground
After the attack, SES experts examined the impact sites and ensured that the fires were completely extinguished. The situation in both districts is under control and there is no threat to residents.
Local authorities are urging residents to remain calm and follow safety rules during air raids. All services are working in an enhanced mode to minimise the consequences of the shelling.
Why it matters
Drone attacks on Chernihiv region indicate that the threat to civilians remains high, even in the rear areas. Damage to private homes and outbuildings underscores the danger such strikes pose to infrastructure and civilians.
The prompt work of the rescuers helped to avoid casualties and quickly extinguish the fires, which minimised the consequences of the attack. Such incidents reinforce the need for security measures and attention to alarms during wartime.
