Ukraine hit by large-scale Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
Russia attempts to cause a large-scale blackout (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Russian forces are carrying out large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure. Energy workers are taking all necessary measures to minimize the negative impact, according to the Facebook page of Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk.
"As soon as security conditions allow, energy workers will begin assessing the consequences of the attack and carrying out restoration work," Hrynchuk emphasized.
She urged everyone to remain in shelters until the air raid alert is over.
"Stay calm and rely only on official sources of information," the minister added.
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported power outages in the city due to strikes on critical infrastructure.
Nighttime Russian missile and drone attack
On the night of October 10, the Russian army launched dozens of Shahed strike drones against Ukraine.
In Kyiv, fires broke out and people were injured as debris from downed drones fell.
Around 2:40 a.m. Kyiv time, the enemy attacked the capital with ballistic missiles, causing power disruptions in the city.
Russian forces also struck Zaporizhzhia, where fires broke out and residents were injured.
