All consumers cut from power in Odesa due to overnight attacks by Russians

All consumers other than critical infrastructure in Odesa have had their electricity cut off due to Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure of Odesa Oblast overnight on 9-10 December.

Source: Press service for DTEK [the largest private energy business in Ukraine], on Telegram

"Tonight, there was another attack by the Russian Federation on energy infrastructure facilities in Odesa Oblast. Several facilities were destroyed at once. Due to the scale of the destruction of the energy infrastructure in Odesa, all consumers except for critical infrastructure have had their power cut off," the message says.

The report adds that there are also emergency shutdowns in settlements in the oblast. Currently, the situation in the oblast remains difficult.

The combined forces of DTEK Odesa Electric Grids and National Energy Company Ukrenergo, which are working 24/7, are trying to restore the power supply as soon as possible.

Background:

The electricity situation in Odesa has been stabilised after the attack on 5 December: scheduled power outages will be brought back soon.

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