Overnight strikes on Russia: energy infrastructure hit in Vladimir and Oryol – video

Drones attacked Russia's energy infrastructure in the suburbs of the city of Vladimir and a thermal power plant in the city of Oryol on the night of 4-5 November.

Source: Astra Telegram channel

Details: Vladimir Oblast Governor Aleksandr Avdeyev reported that a drone attack had occurred on an energy facility in the suburbs of Vladimir. He said that "specialist personnel are working at the scene and all vital systems are operating as normal."

"With the onset of daylight, work to deal with the aftermath will begin. Please stay calm," he wrote on Telegram.

In addition, explosions were also heard near the thermal power plant in Oryol. According to Astra's open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis and information from local residents, a series of powerful explosions occurred in the city, most likely near the local combined heat and power plant.

Oryol Oblast's governor claimed that "air defence forces destroyed enemy UAVs and debris damaged several houses and an outbuilding." Meanwhile, local residents are convinced that this was a missile attack. This version is also supported by Astra's OSINT analysts.

Less than a kilometre from the Oryol power plant is the Oreltekmash defence facility, which produces equipment for servicing and evacuating military vehicles.

Background: The Oryol power plant had already been attacked on the night of 30-31 October. At that time, the Ukrainian Navy reported that the facility had been hit by Neptune cruise missiles. According to Astra, the first strike hit the plant's open switchgear, causing a large-scale power outage in the city.

For reference: The Oryol thermal power plant is the largest source of electricity and heating in the oblast, providing a supply of both power and heat.

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