Russian Forces Launch Drone Attacks on Administrative Buildings in Chernihiv Region, Casualties Reported
On the morning of October 23, Russian occupiers executed a drone strike on administrative buildings in the cities of Pryluky and Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region, resulting in fires and reported casualties.
Today, October 23, in the morning, Russian occupiers carried out a drone attack on administrative buildings in the cities of Pryluky and Novhorod-Siverskyi, located in the Chernihiv region. This was reported by Vyacheslav Chaus, the head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, who emphasized that as a result of the attack, fires broke out in the administrative buildings.
In his message on the Telegram channel, Vyacheslav Chaus noted that rescuers and all necessary services are already working at the sites of the strikes. 'This morning, the aggressor attacked administrative buildings in Novhorod-Siverskyi and Pryluky. There are fires at the strike sites. Rescuers and all necessary services are engaged and working. Preliminary reports indicate that there are wounded individuals, and information about the casualties is being clarified,' he wrote, urging citizens to remain cautious.
Alexander Seliverstov, the head of the Novhorod-Siverskyi District Military Administration, also confirmed the information regarding the attack. He reported that as a result of a drone strike in the city center of Novhorod-Siverskyi, a fire broke out in the building of the State Tax Administration. 'Around 09:30, a strike from an enemy UAV (the type is currently being determined) was recorded in the city center of Novhorod-Siverskyi. The strike hit the building of the State Tax Inspection. The shockwave damaged the facades of nearby residential buildings and private vehicles. As of this moment, information regarding the injured is being clarified,' he stated on his Facebook page.
Alexander Seliverstov emphasized that emergency services and law enforcement are working at the scene to mitigate the consequences of the attack and provide assistance to the victims. According to him, the situation remains under control but requires urgent measures to ensure the safety of citizens.
It is worth noting that earlier reports indicated a strike and fire at the Pryluky City Council building, suggesting that attacks on administrative facilities in the region are ongoing. These events are occurring against the backdrop of escalating tensions in Ukraine, where Russian forces continue to carry out aggressive actions against the civilian population and infrastructure.
Thus, the situation in the Chernihiv region remains tense, and authorities are urging citizens to exercise caution and not to ignore air raid alerts. All services are working to mitigate the consequences of the attack, and information about the injured will be updated as new data becomes available.