Russian forces cut off gas supply to 5,000 residents of Balakliia before withdrawing – Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration

THURSDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2022, 14:38

Russian forces destroyed the Kharkivgaz (Kharkiv Gas) building in the city of Balakliia before withdrawing from the city, leaving nearly 5,000 local residents without gas. Ukraine’s municipal service workers are working to restore gas supply to their homes.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Syniehubov: "The occupiers have destroyed the Kharkivgaz building and stole most of the company’s special vehicles. Almost 5,000 people were left without gas as a result. But we will restore [their gas supply]."

Details: Syniehubov added that over 200 experts and 30 pieces of equipment have been deployed to repair gas pipelines in the Izium district of Kharkiv Oblast.

Around 100 gas experts and 20 pieces of equipment will be deployed in the Chuhuiv district. Moreover, Kharkivgaz will deploy additional experts (including from other parts of Ukraine) if needed.

Background: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that during the occupation of Izium and Balakliia in Kharkiv Oblast, the Russians behaved the same way they did in Kyiv Oblast early in the war: they tortured residents and destroyed kindergartens and schools, as well as other infrastructure. 

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