Russian troops launched a missile strike on energy infrastructure in Pryluky in the Chernihiv region.
As a result of the attack more than 61 thousand customers were left without electricity supply.
Large-scale blackout after an impact
According to the information Chernihiv OVA, as a result of the Russian attack a power facility in Pryluky was damaged, which caused a large-scale power outage.
«Currently, 61,000 customers are without power. Power engineers are already working to restore power supply,» the regional administration said.
Electricity supply to be restored during the day, depending on the extent of the damage.
Emergency services are available
Power engineers, rescuers and local authorities are working at the scene.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were no civilian casualties.
The damage is being localised and some consumers have already been connected via backup lines.
«The enemy is targeting our power system again. But we will restore power as soon as possible,» said the head of Chernihiv Regional State Administration.
Attacks on the energy sector continue
In recent weeks, Russians have been systematically attacking energy facilities in the north and east of Ukraine.
The goal is to reduce the stability of the power grid in the run-up to winter.
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