Russian strike damages power line in Kharkiv Oblast, causing electricity outages

A Russian strike in the area of Slatyne in the Derhachi district in Kharkiv Oblast damaged a high-voltage power line on 14 November. 

Source: Viacheslav Zadorenko, Head of Derhachi District Military Administration, on social media

Zadorenko clarified that the incident took place at around 03:40.

Power outages were reported in Slatyne, Bezruky, Prudianka, Tsupivka, and Nova Kozacha as of the morning of 14 November.

Quote: "Power engineers are on-site, and energy crews are working diligently to restore power as quickly as possible," Zadorenko stated.

Background: Power restrictions were implemented across Ukraine on 13 November due to a capacity shortage in the energy system but were lifted later that evening.

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