Russian strikes cut power in 9 Ukrainian regions, injure 4 energy workers in Poltava region – ministry
Some consumers in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhia, Odesa, Rivne, Sumy, Kharkiv and Cherkasy regions remained without electricity as of Thursday morning following Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure over the past 24 hours.
Russian strikes on Ukraine's power infrastructure left millions without electricity in nine regions on Thursday, according to the Energy Ministry. Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhia, Odesa, Rivne, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy regions experienced persistent outages as of the morning hours. Energy restoration efforts are ongoing, with crews operating under tight security measures due to continuous air raid warnings.
First Deputy Energy Minister Artem Nekrasov reported that four workers sustained injuries during a Russian attack in Poltava region. These individuals are receiving necessary medical care. Hourly power outage schedules are in effect across most of Ukraine, with industrial consumers facing capacity limits. The Ministry cautioned that the power situation could change rapidly throughout the day as attacks continue, sometimes multiple times an hour.
Consumers are advised to follow updates from their regional distribution system operators for accurate outage schedules and potential changes. The Energy Ministry emphasized that official sources offer the most current information on the evolving power supply situation across the country.
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