Russia strikes energy facilities in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia: Workers injured

"Russian troops have launched another attack on energy infrastructure facilities in the Zaporizhzhia region. The attack damaged equipment, resulting in power outages for a significant number of consumers," the statement says.

Two employees of the regional power company were injured during the Russian strikes. Both women were quickly evacuated and taken to a medical facility.

According to the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, doctors diagnosed one of the victims with burns to her face, hands, and head. Her condition is stable, and her life is not in danger.

The condition of the other employee is considered more severe: the woman suffered burns and a concussion and was unconscious during transport to the hospital.

Doctors are currently conducting a full examination to establish a final diagnosis.

"Energy workers are making every effort to restore power as soon as the security situation allows," the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine says.

Russian attack on Ukraine's energy sector on January 13 and consequences

Last night, Russians carried out another massive missile and drone attack on the energy infrastructure of several regions of Ukraine.

As a result of the Russian strike, consumers in Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Chernihiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions were left without power in the morning.

In Odesa, two DTEK energy facilities were damaged by the Russian Shahed attack. Currently, 47,000 families in the city are without power.

Also, according to DTEK, the Russians attacked a thermal power plant again last night, causing significant damage to the Thermal Power Plant's equipment.

Emergency power cuts were introduced in Kyiv due to damage to the energy infrastructure as a result of a Russian nighttime attack.