Russians attack energy facility in Odesa region for second night in row
Photo: Russia again attacked an energy facility in the Odesa region (Getty Images)
The Russian army attacked an energy facility in the Odesa region on the evening of February 19. For the second consecutive night, the occupiers are targeting energy facilities in the region, the Ukrainian energy company DTEK reports.
"The enemy continues the energy terror of Odesa for the second night in a row. During a massive attack, the DTEK energy facility was once again targeted," the statement says.
The report indicates that as soon as the energy workers receive permission from the military and rescuers, they will begin inspecting the equipment and conducting emergency recovery work.
On the evening of February 19, the authorities of the Odesa region reported a drone attack on the area. The strike caused fires on the roof of a restaurant and a warehouse. An administrative building, a car wash, a roadway, and the windows of a private home were damaged.
As a result, a 55-year-old man was injured. He was hospitalized in moderate condition.
According to the Regional Military Administration, around 5,000 residents of one of the Odesa districts were left without electricity due to the attack.
Yesterday's strike on Odesa
On the night of February 19, Russian drones launched a massive attack on Odessa and its district. Russian forces hit an energy facility, leaving thousands of people without power.
Civilian infrastructure was also damaged, including a children's clinic, a kindergarten, windows in high-rise buildings, and cars.
As a result of the attack, four people were injured, including a child.
