Overview
- Ukraine’s Energy Ministry reported the Chernihiv region lost all power and parts lost water after more than 50 drones and missiles hit energy sites, with repair teams initially grounded by drones circling damaged facilities.
- Local officials said about 20 Shahed drones struck Novhorod-Siverskyi in Chernihiv region, killing four civilians and injuring at least seven, while nine people were injured in separate strikes in Sumy.
- Power was partially restored in Chernihiv by afternoon, but city authorities warned the situation remains critical and set up 22 ‘points of invincibility’ and water distribution points as critical services run on generators.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged partners for more air defenses and long-range capabilities, with officials highlighting the need to protect 203 priority energy, gas and water facilities.
- Amnesty International said depriving civilians of electricity, heat and water is unlawful, and analysts detailed evolving Russian tactics using drone swarms and modified missiles that have reduced interception rates.