Energy Blackout in Chernihiv: Impact of Drone Attacks
21 October 2025 13:06
Chernihiv and surrounding areas are facing a total blackout as energy crews cannot begin their work due to the presence of hostile drones, according to the press service of the Ministry of Energy.
Emergency teams in Chernihiv region are unable to start restoring electricity due to ongoing drone attacks from the enemy.
"Hostile UAVs are deliberately circling over damaged facilities, hindering safe operations and intentionally prolonging the humanitarian crisis," the statement reads.
Following recent shelling, Chernihiv and the northern part of the region have been left without electricity.
The Chernihiv region has suffered a massive combined strike from Russian forces – heating and energy facilities have been damaged, leaving parts of the region without power.