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Russian Forces Strike Chernihiv, Cutting Power to 6,000

4/17/2026

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Russian forces attacked critical infrastructure in Chernihiv, Ukraine, on April 17, causing fires, cutting power to about 6,000 residents, and targeting key facilities.
Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, reported the strike on Telegram.
ChernihivOblenergo confirmed damage to an energy facility and widespread outages in the region.
Chernihiv Oblast, in northeastern Ukraine, often experiences drone and missile attacks, resulting in rolling blackouts.

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Russian forces attacked critical infrastructure in Chernihiv, Ukraine, on April 17, causing fires, cutting power to about 6,000 residents, and targeting key facilities.
Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, reported the strike on Telegram.
ChernihivOblenergo confirmed damage to an energy facility and widespread outages in the region.
Chernihiv Oblast, in northeastern Ukraine, often experiences drone and missile attacks, resulting in rolling blackouts.