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Russia massively attacks Chernihiv with drones at night. 16-year-old boy killed and wounded

Main points
  • A 16-year-old boy was killed and four residents of Chernihiv were wounded in the attack.
  • Russians fired drones at an educational institution, residential buildings and a medical facility.
  • The consequences of the attack are being documented by police investigative teams and emergency services.
The aftermath of a massive enemy attack on Chernihiv. Photo: National Police
The aftermath of a massive enemy attack on Chernihiv. Photo: National Police

On the night of Sunday, April 19, the military of the aggressor country russia launched drone strikes in Chernihiv. A 16-year-old boy was killed in the massive attack, and four Chernihiv residents have been reported wounded - three women aged 86, 54 and 50 and a 75-year-old man.

This is said in a statement by the police of the Chernihiv Region.

According to law enforcement officials, the russians fired drones at an educational institution, private residential buildings in different parts of the city, and a non-operational medical facility. Fires broke out as a result of the enemy strikes, there is destruction and damage.

Consequences of a massive enemy attack on Chernihiv. Photo: National PoliceThe consequences of a massive enemy attack on Chernihiv. Photo: National Police

Consequences of a massive enemy attack on Chernihiv. Photo: National PoliceThe consequences of a massive enemy attack on Chernihiv. Photo: National Police

Investigative teams of police, explosives experts and all emergency services are working at the scene. Law enforcement officers are also documenting the consequences of the attacks, recording the damage and collecting evidence.

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As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, as a result of the attack by russian troops on the energy infrastructure of the Chernihiv Region on the night of April 18, 380,000 consumers were left without electricity supply.

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