Russian drone strike hits energy facility in Poltava Oblast, leaves 22,000 without power
The strike comes just two days after another Russian drone hit an energy facility in the region’s Lubny district, leaving around 6,000 consumers without electricity.
On October 4, a Russian drone attacked an energy infrastructure facility in Poltava Oblast, Ukraine, causing approximately 22,000 consumers to lose power, reports regional authorities. Poltava Oblast Governor Vitalii Diakyvnych informed that crews from Poltavaoblenergo are currently working to restore electricity. No fatalities have been reported at this time.
This incident occurred just two days after another Russian drone struck an energy facility in Lubny district, affecting around 6,000 consumers. Poltava Oblast, a major gas-producing region of Ukraine, has been a frequent target of Russian aggression. In March, Russian strikes on Naftogaz facilities in the region lasted for three days, resulting in the death of one employee.
Russia has ramped up attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter approaches, with strikes on power generation, transmission, and gas facilities. These recent actions mirror Russia's strategy from last winter, when the country targeted Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread power outages and heating disruptions. However, this fall, Moscow seems to be broadening the scale and scope of its campaign, with attacks extending to Kyiv's bridges in addition to energy facilities.
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