Blackout at Chornobyl nuclear plant and Ukrainian advance near Dobropillia - Wednesday brief
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The Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant was blacked out due to Russian strikes on the energy sector. Meanwhile, Ukrainian defenders advanced in the Dobropillia direction.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, October 1.
Chornobyl nuclear plant in blackout after strike on power facility in Ukrainian Slavutych
As a result of a Russian strike on an energy facility in Slavutych, the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant was left in blackout.
"Due to power surges, the new safe confinement, which is the key structure isolating the destroyed fourth reactor of the Chornobyl plant and preventing the release of radioactive materials into the environment, was left without electricity," the ministry noted.
Ukraine's army chief reveals details of counteroffensive in Dobropillia direction
Ukrainian defenders continue their counteroffensive in the Dobropillia direction. Over the past 24 hours, they have advanced up to 1,400 meters.
Government shutdown in the US: Who's affected and how Ukraine could feel the impact
On September 30, the White House announced that the US government would shut down, as the Senate did not support the Republicans’ bill on temporary funding until November 21.
RBC-Ukraine explains what a shutdown is and how it will affect the United States.
Russian autumn-winter offensive expected to concentrate on Ukraine's Pokrovsk and Dobropillia – General Staff
In the near future, the Russian army will continue to focus its efforts on two directions – Pokrovsk and Dobropillia.
According to him, the situation in the areas of hostilities remains difficult. The enemy continues to actively assault the positions of our forces in the main directions, creating a five- to sixfold superiority in workforce and equipment.
Situation is critical: Chernihiv region facing scheduled power outages due to Russian attacks
Massive enemy attacks on the Chernihiv region on Wednesday, October 1, damaged critical energy facilities, causing widespread power outages. As a result, rolling blackouts are being introduced in the region.
