KYIV, Ukraine – A Russian drone assault on Saturday knocked out electricity across most of Ukraine’s Chernihiv region in the country’s north, according to regional governor Viacheslav Chaus.
Chaus reported that crews were working to restore power following the infrastructure damage. The affected region sits along Ukraine’s borders with Russia and Belarus and was home to nearly one million people before the war began.
The regional capital city, which shares the same name as the region, lost all electrical service, city officials confirmed.
Since the conflict started, Russia has launched an extensive campaign targeting Ukraine’s power grid and energy infrastructure, resulting in frequent blackouts lasting several hours that affect communities nationwide.
