Russian forces launched a missile strike on a major energy facility in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region on March 21, 2026, causing significant damage and widespread power outages. Ukrainian officials reported that the attack targeted critical infrastructure, leaving a large portion of the region without electricity.
Ukrenergo, Ukraine's national power company, confirmed the strike and stated that emergency crews were working to restore power. The company warned that the damage was severe and that repair efforts could be prolonged due to the scale of the destruction and ongoing security threats.
The attack is part of a renewed Russian campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid. In recent weeks, similar strikes have been reported in other regions, including Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk, leading to rolling blackouts across the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, stating it was aimed at crippling civilian infrastructure. The United Nations has repeatedly warned that attacks on energy systems during winter months constitute a severe threat to civilian populations.
