Russians attack energy infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, causing fires – photo

Iryna Balachuk - 2 December, 08:40

Aftermath of the Russian strike on Odesa Oblast. Photo: Odesa Oblast Military Administration

Russian occupation forces have hit Odesa Oblast with Shahed attack drones; an energy facility and an administrative building have been damaged, and there are disruptions to the electricity supply.

Source: Oleh Kiper, Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The enemy launched yet another large-scale strike overnight on the south of Odesa Oblast using Shahed-type UAVs. The targets were once again civilian and energy infrastructure facilities. Despite the active work of air defence, damage has been caused: an energy facility, an administrative building and several houses have been affected."

Details: Kiper said firefighters had promptly extinguished the fire, but the attack had caused power outages.

First responders at the scene of the strike

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

"A municipal response headquarters is working at the scene. Critical infrastructure is temporarily running on generators. A total of 11 invincibility centres have been deployed to assist the population," the regional head said. [Invincibility centres are heated premises stocked with food and power banks to assist residents facing hardships due to power cuts – ed.]

There were no casualties.

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