Russian Drone Strike Hits Chernihivoblenergo Vehicles Near Zhadowe Village

Damaged transport of JSC Chernihivoblenergo as a result of Russia’s attack along the Chernihiv Oblast border on October 10, 2025. Oleksandr Seliverstov

According to Facebook page of the head of the Novhorod-Siverskyi Raion Military Administration, Oleksandr Seliverstov

On October 10, around 22:20, the Russian armed forces launched a strike with attack drones against the vehicles of JSC Chernihivoblenergo in the area of the village of Zhadove in the Semenivka community, located on the border of Chernihiv Oblast. The incident left one fatality and injuries.

According to the head of the Novhorod-Siverskyi RMA, Oleksandr Seliverstov, the injured were taken to a medical facility where they are receiving the necessary assistance. It is also known that two of the company’s service vehicles were damaged.

“There was a fatality and injuries as a result of the attack.”

– head of the Novhorod-Siverskyi RMA, Oleksandr Seliverstov

Consequences and the current situation

The incident affected the operation of a power facility in the region and highlighted the risks to critical infrastructure during air raid alerts. The relevant services are on site, conducting an assessment of the extent of the damage and determining the next steps to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Authorities urge people to follow safety rules during air raid alerts and to stay in shelters while the air raid siren is sounding. The region’s instability requires heightened attention and prompt action by the relevant services.

Information on the condition of the injured and possible updates will appear in regional operational reports. The threat level remains high in neighboring districts, so citizens should follow official explanations and recommendations from law enforcement and energy sector authorities.

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