Russians strike at energy facility in Poltava region: Three settlements without electricity
Russians hit an energy facility in Poltava region (Photo: Getty Images)
During the night attack, Russian forces targeted objects of the energy infrastructure in the Poltava region. As a result of the attack, three settlements were left without electricity, according to the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine.
"Last night, the enemy struck at objects of the energy infrastructure in the Poltava region," the statement said.
Due to the damage to the power transmission line, three settlements were de-energized, affecting 10 industrial and almost 500 residential consumers.
Shelling of the Poltava region
The alarm in the Poltava region lasted for more than four hours overnight. The Russians attacked the oil refinery with Shaheds in Kremenchuk. A fire broke out, which had already been extinguished. Fortunately, no one was injured due to the attack, but the enterprise is not operational yet.
The air defense system this night shot down 18 out of 20 kamikaze drones and a guided aviation missile Kh-59.
This morning, explosions were heard in the Myrhorod community of the Poltava region. Before this, an air raid warning was announced in the region, and the military was warned of the missile threat.
