Russian drone attack hits Ukraine's Volyn region on New Year's night, over 100,000 without power
Lutsk and Kovel attacked by drones on New Year night (photo: facebook.com_DSNSODE)
Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Volyn region throughout the night. As a result of strikes on energy facilities, more than 103,000 subscribers were left without electricity, Volyn Regional Military Administration head Ivan Rudnytskyi reported.
"The region was under a massive attack by Shahed-type UAVs throughout the night. In total, several dozen enemy targets once again attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Volyn," Rudnytskyi said.
According to him, air defense forces managed to shoot down some of the Russian Shahed drones. At the same time, hits were recorded, resulting in fires. Blazes occurred in particular in Lutsk and the Kovel district, and efforts to extinguish them are ongoing.
All relevant services are working at the impact sites, and the consequences of the attack are being eliminated.
According to Volynoblenergo (regional power distribution company), 103,341 subscribers were left without electricity due to the attacks.
As the head of the Regional Military Administration clarified, no fatalities or injuries have been reported so far.
Attack on Ukraine on New Year's night
On the night from December 31 to January 1, explosions were heard in the regional center of Volyn and in the Kovel community. According to local authorities, a fire broke out in Lutsk following the Russian attack.
On New Year's Day, the enemy also "congratulated" Odesa with several waves of attacks, setting the city ablaze.
Following the fall of Shahed drones and debris, fires were reported at infrastructure facilities, and damage was reported to residential buildings. Rescuers extinguished all fires, and explosive experts worked at the attack sites.
In addition, on New Year's Night, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with strike UAVs. As a result of the attack, five civilians were injured, including a 15-year-old teenager.
