Russia attacks infrastructure in Ukraine's Kirovohrad region: 19 settlements left without power
Photo: Russia attacked infrastructure in the Kirovohrad region (facebook.com/DSNSCV)
Russian forces attacked the Kirovohrad region overnight, targeting critical infrastructure. As a result of the attack, 10 settlements were left without power, according to Andrii Raikovych, head of the Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration.
"Last night, the enemy once again attacked critical infrastructure facilities in the region. This time in the Novoukrainskyi district. Preliminary reports indicate there are no casualties," Raikovych said.
According to the head of the Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, 19 settlements were left without power after the nighttime attack, and recovery efforts are currently underway.
Russia intensifies strikes on the energy sector
In recent weeks, Russian forces have stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. On the night of October 22, Russia carried out another massive combined strike. As a result, emergency power outage schedules were introduced across the country.
In particular, in the Kirovohrad region, Russian missiles and drones hit energy facilities, leaving 27 settlements without power. Due to enemy strikes on a DTEK energy facility in the Odesa region, more than 14,000 households were left without electricity.
In Zaporizhzhia, around two thousand consumers were left without power after a nighttime attack.
Notably, on Thursday, October 23, consumption restriction measures were in place in most Ukrainian regions from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Kyiv time. Industrial consumers were also subject to power limitation schedules to save energy and ensure an even distribution of electricity.
