Night attack in Odesa region: fire at a power facility

Night attack in Odesa region: fire at a power facility and damaged administrative building

At night, the enemy struck in Odesa region, causing fire at an energy infrastructure facility. The fire engulfed part of the building and the surrounding area.

According to local authorities, in addition to the power facility, there are also The administrative building was damaged.

The work of rescuers

The fire was quickly contained. Firefighters were engaged in extinguishing the fire:

• 3 units of equipment and 15 rescuers of the SES,

• 2 vehicles and 5 volunteers from local fire brigades.

The firefighters worked under the threat of repeated attacks, but the fire was extinguished as soon as possible.

Information about the victims

According to preliminary data, No one was killed or injured. Emergency services and energy sector specialists continue to work at the site.

Context.

Odesa region regularly comes under attack from Russian drones and missiles aimed at energy and port infrastructure. Local authorities have repeatedly stressed that the enemy is trying to destabilise the region and reduce the resilience of the energy system ahead of the winter period.