Russian forces launched 51 drones and 2 ballistic missiles targeting Chernihiv's city heating plant and city power plant, blacking out most of the city and shutting off water and heating until the following day.
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Russian forces launched 51 drones and 2 ballistic missiles targeting Chernihiv's city heating plant and city power plant, blacking out most of the city and shutting off water and heating until the following day.
Russian forces launched a large-scale assault on the region overnight on Oct. 21, with 51 aerial targets detected, including two ballistic missiles. The attacks struck both a heat supply facility and a critical energy site.
Russian drones struck civilian and energy infrastructure causing power outages
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