Energy headquarters has worked in Kyiv since spring, but stable operation impossible without air defense protecting key facilities – Klitschko

On Friday night, Russian forces struck two energy facilities operated by DTEK Kyiv Regional Electric Networks, plunging sections of Obukhiv and Bila Tserkva districts into darkness. The assault caused significant damage, making the restoration process a lengthy endeavor. As soon as it was feasible, power engineers initiated repairs, as detailed in a statement on Telegram.

The company informed the public that by morning, electricity had been restored to certain homes, but restoration efforts continued unabated. Stabilization outage schedules were in place for other districts, and Bohuslav Mayor Vitaliy Khomenko addressed the community via an address, alleging that Russia had sent four jet-powered drones to the town and its surrounding villages.

The targeted substation, responsible for delivering and distributing electricity to the town and its villages, was destroyed in the attack. A fire erupted at the site but was swiftly extinguished by firefighters, thanks to their quick and coordinated response. Khomenko expressed his gratitude to DTEK specialists and emergency services, assuring the populace that they were making every effort to restore power to every home as quickly as possible.

As of now, power had been restored to 90% of the community's villages; however, the situation in Bohuslav itself was more challenging. The Bila Tserkva City Council's website reported that Russia had attacked the community's energy infrastructure using three jet-powered drones. Power engineers were currently working tirelessly to reinstate electricity supply, employing all available measures to rapidly reconnect consumers to backup lines, according to the city council's statement.