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Russian forces strike critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region

Ukrinform • September 28, 2026

On the morning of September 28, Russian troops launched a drone strike on critical infrastructure in the Chernihiv region.

Vyacheslav Chaus, head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform.

“As early as this morning, there was a drone strike on critical infrastructure in the region,” Chaus said.

He noted that on Sunday, September 27, the enemy attacked a facility in the town of Semenivka with a “Molniya” missile.

As reported by Ukrinform, on the evening of September 27, Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region with a drone, injuring four people , including two children. Several residential buildings were damaged.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine, illustrative

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Russian Drone Strikes Target Critical Infrastructure in Chernihiv and Poltava Regions On September 28, 2026, Russian forces launched drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast, following an attack on a business in Semenivka and a residential area in Novhorod-Siverskyi on September 27. Four individuals, including two minors, were injured in the Novhorod-Siverskyi attack. The strikes utilized Molniya drones and resulted in damage to several residential buildings. Additionally, on September 27, drone attacks in Poltava Oblast damaged industrial facilities and power transmission lines, leaving around 500 consumers without electricity. Ukrainian air defense reported downing 112 out of 165 Russian drones in the ongoing attacks. The situation remains critical as further drone activity is expected. 87 sources 75

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