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A Russian drone struck the centre of Chernihiv, damaging an administrative building

A Russian drone struck the centre of Chernihiv, damaging an administrative building

Margarita Kravchenko Journalist

05 May 2026, 13:31

A Russian drone struck the centre of Chernihiv, damaging an administrative building — The aftermath of a Russian drone strike on Chernihiv Photo: National Police of Ukraine

An administrative building in Chernihiv has been damaged following an attack by a Russian drone. Three people have sought medical attention.

On 5 May, Russian forces attacked the centre of Chernihiv using a ‘Shahed’-type drone. The strike damaged an administrative building.

Chernihiv City Council reported another attack on the city and confirmed the damage to the building.

Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, noted that three people had sought help for blast injuries. The injured are receiving the necessary medical care.

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A Russian drone struck the centre of Chernihiv, damaging an administrative building

A Russian drone struck the centre of Chernihiv, damaging an administrative building

A Russian drone struck the centre of Chernihiv, damaging an administrative building

A Russian drone struck the centre of Chernihiv, damaging an administrative building

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