Russia strikes critical infrastructure site in Ukraine's Sumy region

"The Russian army struck a critical infrastructure facility in the Sumy district. As a result, part of the district was left without power," Hryhorov stated, adding that restoration efforts are currently underway.

According to Sumyoblenergo, the attack also left parts of the city of Sumy without electricity.

"For safety reasons, we are not disclosing specific details or consequences to avoid assisting the enemy in adjusting future strikes. We are working around the clock to restore electricity distribution to every household," the company said.

Energy officials urged residents to maintain information silence and refrain from posting photos, videos, or any data that could help Russian forces adjust their strikes or assess the condition of the power grid.

Update at 19:42

According to the Ministry of Energy, Russian forces targeted a facility belonging to Sumyoblenergo this evening.

The drone strike damaged the company's energy equipment. Approximately 23,000 customers are currently without power. Repair crews are working to restore electricity to affected areas as quickly as possible.

Attacks on energy facilities in the Sumy region

As reported by the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleh Hrigorov, the Russian army is deliberately targeting energy and gas facilities in the Sumy region.

According to him, more than half a thousand consumers have been left without electricity due to the latest shelling.

However, in total, almost 20,000 consumers in 147 settlements are still without power in the region.

"Some of them have no population. These are border areas where all residents have been evacuated. We also have new damages to gas facilities. Over the past day, 7 more customers were left without gas," noted Hryhorov.

In total, more than 13,000 consumers are without a gas supply in the region.