Just 5 kilometers from Poland: Russia strikes energy infrastructure in western Ukraine
Russia strikes energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Volyn region (photo: Getty Images)
Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in Novovolynsk, Ukraine's Volyn region, overnight. The town is located five kilometers from the border with Poland, Novovolynsk Mayor Borys Karpus reported.
"The enemy carried out another strike on a high-voltage substation. There is significant damage, and the substation is not operating. The State Emergency Service and all relevant services are working at the site of the explosions," Karpus said.
According to him, more than 80,000 subscribers in the Novovolynsk community and nearby settlements are currently without electricity. It is reported that critical infrastructure in the city is powered by generators, the water supply is operating from the power grid, and some boiler houses have also switched to generators.
He also noted that energy workers are working to restore the electricity supply through other substations.
What preceded
On February 7, hostile drones attacked the Volyn region, and one of the critical infrastructure facilities was damaged.
In addition, Russian forces attacked the Volyn region in December. As a result of the attack, more than 103,000 subscribers were left without electricity.
Also, Russia carried out attacks in the Volyn region in late December, when thousands of people were again left without power due to drone strikes.
