Overnight Russian attack hits energy infrastructure in Ukrainian Chernihiv region
Russia again struck energy facilities in the Chernihiv region (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
On the night of Monday, October 6, Russia again attacked energy facilities in the Ukrainian Chernihiv region, this time targeting the Ichnia community, according to Chernihivoblenergo (the regional power supply company).
According to the regional power company, a strike on an energy facility was recorded during the Russian attack.
"Power engineers have already begun restoration work, but it will be carried out taking into account the security situation. Therefore, we ask for patience — we are doing everything possible to restore the electricity supply as quickly as possible," the statement said.
Power engineers advise avoiding approaching energy infrastructure facilities during air raid alerts, as they are strategic targets for the Russians.
Updated at 10:05
According to the Regional Military Administration, over the past day, Russian forces carried out 27 attacks on the Chernihiv region. Thirteen settlements came under enemy fire. Throughout the day, strike drones targeted civilian infrastructure in Chernihiv and the Chernihiv district.
"Fires broke out on the premises of two enterprises and were extinguished by rescuers. In the Pryluky district, an energy facility was damaged at night due to a drone explosion," the statement said.
Power outage schedules
Today, in the region, hourly power outage schedules of 3 on, 3 off are in effect. However, under favorable conditions in the grid, power engineers are reducing the duration of outages.
Currently, one of the neighborhoods in Chernihiv and part of the settlements in the Pryluky district remain without an electricity supply.
Attacks on Chernihiv and the region
At the beginning of October, following a series of enemy attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, consumers in several regions were left without power. Currently, the most difficult situation remains in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
On the night of October 4, the Russian army again attacked the energy system in the Chernihiv region, damaging several critical power supply facilities. Power engineers have already begun re-energizing the grid.
And last night, the Russians attacked Chernihiv's energy infrastructure with Shahed drones. According to the regional administration, a fire broke out at the site of impact. The enemy also struck an energy facility, resulting in emergency power outages in one of the city's districts.
