18 drones in 40 minutes: Russia hits energy sites in northern Ukraine, injuries reported
Mass drone strike on Koriukivka: How many drones hit and where — first details (photo: Pavlo Miroshnychenko, Facebook)
On the morning of April 27, Russian forces launched a mass attack on Koriukivka in the Chernihiv region. Within 40 minutes, the town was hit by 18 drone strikes, according to Koriukivka district administration head Pavlo Miroshnychenko.
As a result of the explosions, a 42-year-old employee of a local enterprise and an 81-year-old man were injured. Details about the condition of the wounded are still being clarified.
When and where the strikes occurred
The attack lasted from 4:30 to 5:10 a.m.
"Approximately 18 UAV strikes were recorded at three locations. These include a critical infrastructure facility and two enterprises. Nearby buildings were also damaged," wrote Miroshnychenko.
According to him, fires are currently ongoing at the strike sites. All services are involved in dealing with the aftermath of the attack.
City covered in smoke after explosions (photo: Pavlo Miroshnychenko, Facebook)
What was destroyed
As a result of the strike:
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An energy infrastructure facility was destroyed;
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Several industrial enterprises were destroyed;
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Residential buildings near the strike sites were damaged.
At all three locations, rescuers and municipal services continue to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
That same night, strikes also hit Odesa. Russian forces attacked several districts of the city at once — residential areas and civilian infrastructure came under fire. Ten people were injured, including two children. The greatest destruction was recorded in the Prymorskyi district.
On April 26, the external power supply was again lost at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. This is already the 15th blackout since the beginning of the occupation.
