Russian strike damages DTEK energy facilities in Odesa Oblast
Russian forces carried out one of the largest attacks on Odesa Oblast this year on Aug. 9, damaging energy facilities among other targets, Ukrainian energy company DTEK reported on Telegram.
On August 9, Russian forces launched a significant assault on Odesa Oblast, targeting energy facilities among other strategic points, according to Ukrainian energy company DTEK. The attack resulted in widespread power outages, affecting parts of the Odesa district, including the Prymorskyi, Khadzhybeiskyi, and Peresypskyi districts of the city.
In addition to power disruptions, critical infrastructure facilities were also impacted, as reported by DTEK. Energy workers across Odesa Oblast are working tirelessly to restore power as swiftly as possible. The Odesa Oblast Military Administration also confirmed damage to energy infrastructure in the region. Residents in Odesa city and the Odesa district are currently without electricity, while some areas are experiencing water supply and mobile communication disruptions.
Technical water deliveries have been arranged to address these issues. The overnight attack also halted electric public transit services in Odesa, as reported by the Odesa City Council. According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces employed a variety of ballistic, anti-ship, and anti-radar missiles, including Iskander-M/S-400, Onyx, and Kh-31P, launched from the Black Sea.
Several missiles missed their intended targets. A series of explosions shook Odesa, damaging buildings in multiple city districts. At least eight individuals sustained injuries during the assault.
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