Russian drone strike on Chernihiv supermarket, July 26, 2026

July 26, 2026·Developing

Russian forces conducted a daytime strike on a supermarket in Chernihiv, Ukraine on July 26, 2026, killing at least 2 people including a child and injuring 25. Ukrainian military intelligence subsequently identified the Russian unit responsible for the attack.

The facts

What we know — and what we don't

What we know

A Russian drone strike hit a supermarket in Chernihiv during daytime hours on July 26, 2026.
At least 2 people were killed, including a child, and 25 were injured in the attack.
Ukrainian military intelligence named the specific Russian military unit responsible for the strike.
The attack was described as having 'no military justification' given the civilian target.
Ukraine and Russia traded attacks on or around July 26, with the broader exchange killing 10 people.

What we don't know yet

The full casualty count may be higher than initially reported.
The specific drone model and launch point have not been publicly confirmed.

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Permanent URL: https://fulcrum.watch/events/russian-drone-strike-on-chernihiv-supermarket-july-26-2026

Suggested citation

Fulcrum (2026). "Russian drone strike on Chernihiv supermarket, July 26, 2026." https://fulcrum.watch/events/russian-drone-strike-on-chernihiv-supermarket-july-26-2026

'No military justification' — Russian daytime drone attack on Chernihiv supermarket kills 2, including child, injures 25

Jul 26, 2026, 06:45 UTC