Russian drone strike hits enterprise in Novhorod-Siverskyi, Ukraine

Overnight on September 1, Russian forces struck an enterprise in Novhorod-Siverskyi, a city in northeastern Ukraine. The attack was reported on social media by Oleksandr Seliverstov, head of the Novhorod-Siverskyi district military administration.

According to his statement, at least six hits from hostile drones were recorded between 23:45 and 23:55 on August 31, striking one of the local enterprises. The exact type of drones used is still being determined.

Consequences still being clarified

The local administration head said that information about the aftermath of the strike is currently being verified and updated. No further details about potential damage or casualties have been released so far.

Context

The strike on Novhorod-Siverskyi followed a large-scale Russian attack on Odesa the previous evening, on August 31, which involved both missiles and drones. The two attacks point to continued intensity of Russian strikes across different Ukrainian regions overnight into September 1.