Ten houses catch fire, one civilian killed, two wounded in enemy shelling in Chernihiv region

The Chernihiv Regional Military Administration issued a relevant report on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

"On the night of March 9, Russian troops fired on the outskirts of a number of settlements in Starobilovsky territorial community, Chernihiv region. According to preliminary reports, fire broke out in 10 households. Reports on the victims are being verified. One of the central streets of Chernihiv was also shelled," the statement said.

According to the State Emergency Service, 18 fires were reported across Chernihiv region over the past 24 hours. One person died and two were injured.

In addition, as a result of hostilities, 102 settlements across the region remain without electricity supply. Restoration works are carried out wherever it is possible.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, in Chernihiv region, Ukrainian troops are shelling the positions of Russian invaders on the Kyiv highway.