Rescuers deliver update on destruction in Chernihiv after Russian drone attack

Rescuers deliver update on destruction in Chernihiv after Russian drone attack

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Two floors in an apartment block in Chernihiv were partially destroyed in a Russian drone strike.

That’s according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.

The State Emergency Service said two floors in a five-story apartment block were partially destroyed as a result of the drone strike. Several cars parked nearby, as well as private houses, sustained damage.

Rescuers continue to clear the rubble, and sappers are surveilling the area for explosives.

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An Invincibility Point has been deployed at the site, where residents can receive assistance.

No casualties have been confirmed.

As reported earlier, on the evening of March 15, enemy drones hit a five-storey apartment block and several private houses in Chernihiv, causing a fire in the residential area.

Photo: National Police, State Emergency Service

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