Russians strike at Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure

At night, Russian troops launched a massive attack on energy and gas transmission infrastructure. Damage was reported in several regions, with partial disruption of systems.

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Fire at an energy facility after a missile strike on Ukraine
Russian troops attacked energy and gas infrastructure facilities. Photo: SES

Massive attack on critical infrastructure

On Sunday night, Russian troops carried out Attacks on Ukraine's energy and gas transmission infrastructure.
This was reported by the Ministry of Energy, noting that the attack damaged facilities in three regions - Donetsk, Odesa and Chernihiv.

In some areas interruptions in electricity and gas supply are recorded, repair teams are working on the ground.


Consequences of the attacks

According to the Ministry of Energy, Donetsk region's energy infrastructure suffered the most damage, where the enemy continues to target power supply systems.
In Odesa region, a gas distribution network facility was damaged, and in Chernihiv region, one of the substations was partially disrupted.

Repair services have already power supply has been restored, Emergency work continues around the clock.


Response of the Ministry of Energy

The Minister of Energy stressed that Russians are deliberately attacking civilian energy, trying to leave Ukrainians without electricity and heat before the heating season:

«This is part of the Kremlin's terrorist tactics. But Ukraine's power system survived last winter, and it will survive this time.».


Context.

Since early autumn, Russian troops have been resumed massive attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, The company is trying to weaken the system before the cold weather.
Energy experts warn that in case of new attacks, there may be temporary power supply restrictions, but critical facilities remain under control and have backup power supplies.

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