Russian Federation attacks power facilities in Odesa region again: there are blackouts and emergency works
At night, Russian troops again attacked the region's energy infrastructure, which led to local power outages. This was reported by the Odesa Regional Military Administration.
The State Emergency Service and energy crews have already emergency restoration work has begun, The company is assessing the extent of the damage and restoring power to critical areas.
Details of the situation
According to the OVA:
power facilities in one of the districts of the region were damaged;
some consumers were left without electricity;
deployed invincibility points for people in need of heat, communication and basic services;
Vital infrastructure and critical infrastructure switched to backup power supplies.
The rescuers are working in an enhanced mode due to the risk of repeated attacks.
Context.
Russia is systematically attacking energy facilities in southern Ukraine.
The attack on Odesa region last night is another element of the campaign aimed at complicating the operation of the power system and creating risks for the population in winter.
Power engineers emphasise that restoration may take some time due to the nature of the damage.
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