Kharkiv metro stops, water disrupted after Russian energy strike
Photo: In Kharkiv, the metro is not working after the Russian strike, there are water shortages (facebook.com/DSNSODE)
Russian forces attacked the suburbs of Kharkiv overnight. As a result of the shelling, the city is experiencing power and water outages, and the metro is not operating, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov's Telegram post.
"Today the enemy struck our energy infrastructure again. Kharkiv is facing a significant electricity shortage. Ukrenergo has been forced to implement emergency outages," Terekhov said.
He added that due to low voltage, some areas are already experiencing water supply interruptions, while others may see temporary disruptions. Utility services are working to restore services as quickly as possible.
"The metro is operating in shelter mode. Surface electric transport has been replaced with bus routes. The city is keeping the situation under control," the mayor said.
Terekhov also noted that 101 “Points of Invincibility” are open in Kharkiv, providing heat, electricity, and hot tea to residents.
Combined attacks on Ukraine on November 8
On the night of November 8, Russia again attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles. Explosions were reported in Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions.
Following strikes on the energy infrastructure, Kremenchuk and Horishni Plavni in Poltava region were left completely without electricity.
City authorities are taking all necessary measures to maintain water supply, sewage, and heating systems amid the blackout. Shelter points for residents are also operational.
Throughout the night, Russia continued its combined drone and missile attacks on Ukraine. All current information about the attack can be found in the RBC-Ukraine report.
