Russians hit energy facility in Rivne Oblast

Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine on the morning of 26 August, striking an energy infrastructure facility in Rivne Oblast. 

Source: Oleksandr Koval, Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram 

Quote: "This morning Rivne Oblast was attacked by the enemy. The target was an energy infrastructure facility... The settlements in Rivne district are without electricity." 

Details: Windows in a residential building were damaged. The appropriate services are currently working to deal with the aftermath of the strike.

Koval stressed that there were no casualties. 

Background: 

• Russia attacked energy facilities in Lviv Oblast, causing power outages.
• Energy Minister of Ukraine Herman Galushchenko said that the situation in the energy sector is difficult. Ukrenergo, Ukraine's national energy transmission system operator, has ordered the introduction of rolling blackouts.

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