On August 12, the Russian armed forces carried out a drone strike on Semenivka in Chernihiv Oblast, injuring a 52-year-old power-grid employee who was near an official vehicle.
According to Chernihiv Oblast Police, published on their official Facebook page, the injured person sustained injuries, and damage to a vehicle near the scene was also recorded.
Head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration Vyacheslav Chaus said that the injured person was diagnosed with fragmentary wounds and was hospitalized for medical care.
A criminal proceeding has been opened under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for liability for war crimes.
It is also important to note that on the night of August 12, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the territory of Chernihiv Oblast, using four ballistic missiles of the Iskander-M/KN-23 type.
“The Russian forces on August 12 struck Semenivka in Chernihiv region with a drone and hit a 52-year-old power-grid employee who was near an official vehicle. As a result of the strike, the man sustained injuries.”
– Chernihiv Oblast Police
Impact on critical infrastructure and further actions
As a result of the attack, the injured person sustained fragmentary injuries, he was urgently transported to the hospital, and damage to a vehicle and a threat to energy supply near the scene were recorded. Law enforcement is organizing a pre-trial investigation, gathering evidence, and establishing all the circumstances of the incident.
Investigation prospects and accountability
Investigators are following all procedural steps to classify the actions under Ukraine’s war laws and to determine accountability for those responsible for the crime. The incident once again underscores the need for enhanced protection of critical infrastructure and the safety of workers involved in ensuring stable electricity supply in the region.