On February 9, Russian forces carried out a targeted attack on an agricultural company located in a village within the Semenivka hromada of Chernihiv Oblast between the hours of 20:00 and 00:00. The assault was carried out using eight strike drones and one missile, leading to the complete destruction of the agricultural facilities, which included tractors, lorries, garages, and storage sites. Ukrainian officials have reported that this attack is part of a broader pattern of strikes on agricultural operations in border areas, further exacerbating the challenges faced by local farmers in the region.

Viacheslav Chaus, the Head of Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration, criticized Russian propaganda that may depict this destruction as a successful military operation. He asserted that the target of the attack was not a strategic military asset, but rather an essential agricultural business. This incident serves as a stark reminder of how the ongoing conflict is not only impacting military objectives but is also severely affecting local communities and their livelihoods.

The attack occurred amid a backdrop of rising tensions in the region and continued military aggression from Russia, raising concerns about food security and the sustainability of agriculture in Western Ukraine. Given the crucial role that agriculture plays in the Ukrainian economy, such targeted strikes not only destroy physical assets but also threaten the broader socio-economic stability of the area, compounding the humanitarian impact of the conflict.