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Overnight attack leaves over 400,000 without electricity in Sumy Oblast

Monday, 6 May 2024, 10:58
Overnight attack leaves over 400,000 without electricity in Sumy Oblast
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Over 400,000 consumers have been left without power due to an overnight attack in Sumy Oblast.

Source: Ukraine's Energy Ministry

Quote: "The Russians attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Sumy Oblast last night. Over 400,000 consumers in the city of Sumy and surrounding areas were simultaneously left without electricity," the statement reads.

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Consumers in Kharkiv Oblast also experienced power outages. As of the morning, some consumers have partially regained power, although 91 settlements in Sumy Oblast remain without electricity.

Background:

  • During the night, the Russians launched a missile-drone strike on Sumy Oblast, damaging, among other targets, a high-voltage facility belonging to Ukrenergo.

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