Ukraine's city of Sumy and region partly lose power after Russian drone strike
Ukraine's city of Sumy and region partly lose power after Russian drone strike (Getty Images)
Power outages were reported in the city of Sumy, as well as in Sumy and Okhtyrka districts in northeastern Ukraine, on the evening of Wednesday, July 9, according to Sumyoblenergo (the regional energy provider).
According to Sumyoblenergo, the cause was a Russian military strike targeting the energy infrastructure of the Sumy region. For security reasons, details and consequences of the attack are not being disclosed to prevent the enemy from adjusting further actions.
At present, energy crews are working in emergency mode to restore electricity supply to every household.
"Please maintain information silence and do not share photos, videos, or any other data online showing the aftermath of the strikes, as this could help Russian forces adjust their attacks or draw conclusions about the state of the energy system," the company urged.
Strike on Sumy region
Sumy region remains one of the most vulnerable border areas of Ukraine.
Ongoing drone attacks on civilian infrastructure highlight Russia's deliberate effort to intimidate the local population and destabilize the region.
On the evening of July 7, Russian forces carried out a strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the Sumy district. As a result, part of the population was left without power.
