Two drone strikes - one power engineer killed, four injured
On the evening of 10 October, Russian troops carried out drone attack on the Semenivska community in Chernihiv region.
One of the drones hit the company car of a regional power company, who carried out the repair work.
«An enemy attack on a company vehicle killed one employee and injured four others of varying severity», - reported in the Chernihiv OVA.
Second drone strikes during firefighting operations
After the first hit, a fire broke out on the spot fire, Rescuers quickly arrived to extinguish the fire.
During the work, the enemy inflicted a second drone strike, which hit another car at the scene.
«The second drone struck just as firefighters were extinguishing the fire. This is a cynical attack on people who were saving the lives of others,» the OVA said.
Shelling of rescuers
After the drone strikes, Russian troops opened fire on firefighters, who came to the rescue.
Such actions once again demonstrate targeted attacks by the Russian Federation on civilian objects and humanitarian services.
«Russia is systematically attacking energy facilities and those who are dealing with the consequences of its crimes», - said the regional administration.
The situation in the north of the region
Chernihiv region remains under constant enemy pressure - drones and artillery shelling are recorded daily along the border communities.
Power engineers are working in extremely difficult conditions to restore the grid after the attacks.
The local authorities expressed their condolences to the family of the deceased and thanked everyone who continues to hold the energy front.
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