Emergency power cuts in Kyiv: Russia hits CHP plants with drones and missiles
On the night of 22 October, Russia carried out a combined massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure - with the use of Shahed kamikaze drones, as well as ballistic and cruise missiles.
As a result, Kyiv has introduced emergency power outages, said. Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA).
«Due to the enemy's massive attack on energy facilities, emergency power cuts have been introduced. The enemy is firing drones, ballistic and cruise missiles at thermal power plants,» the statement said.
The power system of several regions is under attack
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine informs that Strikes were inflicted on electricity generation and distribution facilities in various regions.
Except for Kyiv, emergency shutdown schedules operate in Kyiv, Poltava, Sumy and Dnipro regions.
«The enemy has been hitting the country's energy infrastructure all night. There were hits to generation and distribution facilities. Repair teams are already working,» the Ministry of Energy said.
Large-scale night attack: drones and missiles
The air raid alert lasted almost all night. Russian troops launch waves of Shahed drones along with Iskander, Kalibr and X-101 missiles.
Some of the targets were destroyed, but Several missiles and drones reached energy facilities, causing Fires and damage to infrastructure.
In Kyiv and surrounding areas explosions and smoke were recorded in the vicinity of CHPs, and in some settlements complete loss of power.
Reaction of the authorities and power engineers
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko emphasised that Russia deliberately attacks facilities that ensure the heating season.
«This is another attempt to disrupt our energy system ahead of the cold weather. Ukrainian power engineers are already working to restore supplies,» he said.
Local authorities call on Ukrainians consume electricity economically and Do not distribute photos or videos of the impact sites to official communications.
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