Man killed in Russian drone attack in Chernihiv Oblast

Anastasia Protz - 19 August, 11:50

The victim of the Russian attack. Photo: National Police

Russian forces launched a drone attack on the town of Nizhyn in Chernihiv Oblast on the morning of 19 August, killing a 45-year-old man.

Source: Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "The enemy attacked Nizhyn with strike drones this morning. Sadly, a local resident – a civilian man – was killed. He was 45."

Details: Chaus said the drones also damaged infrastructure. Some settlements have experienced power outages. Power engineers and emergency workers are currently working to restore the power supply.

Background: On the night of 18-19 August, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using five Iskander-M ballistic missiles, five Kh-101 cruise missiles and 270 Shahed attack UAVs along with decoy drones.

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