As a result of extensive shelling by Russian forces in the Donetsk region, part of the area has been left without electricity. The cities most affected are Druzhkivka, which is completely without power, and Kostiantynivka, where a significant part of the city is experiencing power outages. Additionally, power supply disruptions have been reported in some areas of Kramatorsk.
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Consequences of the attacks and actions by the authorities
The head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Denys Filashkin, reported that the attacks by the Russian Federation were aimed at the critical energy infrastructure of the region. According to him, today’s shelling was intended to cause maximum damage to the energy system of Donetsk.
"In particular, the entire Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka, as well as some areas of Kramatorsk, are left without power," he wrote.
Restoration of electricity supply
The regional authorities and emergency services are working on-site, making every effort to restore electricity supply as quickly as possible. As Denys Filashkin emphasized, electricity will be restored immediately as soon as the security situation allows. The priority remains to provide prompt assistance to residents of the affected areas and to restore the operation of critical infrastructure facilities.