Russian attacks cut TV and radio signal in Sumy Oblast, mobile phone service disruptions possible

Russian missile attacks and airstrikes on radio facilities in Sumy Oblast have temporarily disabled broadcasting transmitters in the settlements of Sumy, Shostka, Bilopillia and Trostianets.

Source: a report from Sumy Oblast Military Administration

Details: The report noted that the damage has left part of the oblast temporarily unable to receive Ukrainian television and radio signals.

Mobile phone service disruptions are also possible.

Local authorities are stepping up their efforts to deal with the aftermath and restore the signal.

Quote from Volodymyr Artiukh, the Head of Sumy Oblast Military Administration: "The enemy is waging an information war, targeting Ukrainian broadcasting. We will not allow them to win. We are currently assessing the aftermath and are already drawing up recovery plans.

Do not panic, and do not fall for fake news. Switch to alternative means of communication and trust only verified sources of information."

Background: On the night of 13-14 March, Russian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on TV infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast.

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