Russian Strikes Target Infrastructure in Kirovohrad and Chernihiv Regions

Infrastructure Under Fire in Ukraine

According to Главком: In the early hours of April 13, Russian military forces struck infrastructure in the Kirovohrad region, with one key facility serving as the primary target. The attack ignited a fire, but preliminary reports indicate there were no casualties. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS) reported that the fire was extinguished and all emergency services responded to the scene.

This incident follows a prior attack in Kirovohrad Oblast, where unmanned aerial vehicles targeted a locomotive maintenance depot, damaging several locomotives.

Attacks in Chernihiv Region

Also during the night of April 13, Russian occupying forces attacked the Chernihiv region, damaging an energy facility in the Chernihiv district. These strikes are part of a broader pattern of ceasefire violations. As of 7:00 AM on April 12, 2026, a total of 2,299 violations have been recorded, including:

• 28 enemy assault actions
• 479 instances of enemy shelling
• 747 strikes by kamikaze drones
• 1,045 strikes by FPV drones

Notably, no strikes involving missiles, guided aerial bombs, or Shahed-type drones were recorded during this period. Meanwhile, the occupiers continue to redeploy military equipment from the Berdiansk direction to the north of Donetsk Oblast.

These events underscore the continuation of active combat operations in eastern Ukraine and the persistent threat to critical infrastructure.

Attacks on energy and transport facilities can cause significant hardship for civilians and complicate the work of state services. Given the increasing frequency of shelling and drone use, the situation in the targeted regions remains tense, demanding constant vigilance from security services and the community. These assaults on logistical and energy hubs are a common tactic in Russia's campaign to degrade Ukraine's resilience.

As the situation escalates in the Chernihiv region, recent reports highlight another incident involving a drone strike that damaged a local school. This attack further emphasizes the ongoing threats to civilian infrastructure and safety. For more details on the implications of these assaults, you can read about the impact of drone attacks on educational facilities.