Over 1.5 million people have no electricity in Odesa Oblast alone – Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that the situation in Odesa Oblast is currently difficult, with over 1.5 million Ukrainians cut off from the grid in Odesa Oblast alone.

Source: Zelenskyy during his evening video address

Quote from Zelenskyy: "The situation in Odesa Oblast is very difficult. After the night strike by Iranian-made drones, Odesa and other cities and villages in the region are in darkness.

Currently, more than 1.5 million people in Odesa are without electricity. Only critical infrastructure is connected, and only to the extent where it is possible to supply electricity."

Background: DTEK, Ukraine's national power regulator, reports that it will take much longer to restore power facilities in Odesa Oblast than it did after previous Russian missile attacks. The authorities say it could take up to 2-3 months.

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