16:29 24-09-2025

Russian Iskander Strike Hits Ukrainian Training Unit in Chernihiv

By Mil.ru, CC BY 4.0, Link

On September 24, Russian Iskander missiles struck a Ukrainian training unit in Chernihiv, causing casualties. Read more about the attack and its impact on Ukrainian forces.

On September 24, representatives of the Ukrainian Ground Forces reported that the Russian military struck a Ukrainian training unit using the Iskander operational-tactical missile system.

According to the official statement posted on the Ukrainian Ground Forces' Telegram channel, the enemy carried out a combined strike on one of their training units, employing two Iskander ballistic missiles.

The strike directly hit one of the shelters, resulting in casualties among Ukrainian troops. However, the Ukrainian military refrained from disclosing the exact number of those affected. The statement also noted that medical assistance was promptly provided to the wounded.

Military sources indicate that the target of the attack was located at the Ukrainian Armed Forces training center in the vicinity of the town of Gonscharovskoye in the Chernihiv region.