The incident was reported by Chernihivoblenergo on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

"As a result of a strike on an energy facility, around 8,000 consumers in the Novhorod-Siverskyi district have been disconnected from power," the company said.

Energy workers are already working to restore electricity supplies, the company added.

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As reported by Ukrinform, Russian forces attacked the border village of Masheve in the Semenivka community of the Chernihiv region with drones in the morning, injuring four people.