Russian attacks leave entire district in Kharkiv Oblast without power

The Lozova hromada in Kharkiv Oblast has been completely cut off from electricity following Russian attacks. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Source: Dumka, a local news outlet in Kharkiv Oblast

Details: It was reported that Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Kharkiv Oblast on 10 February.

Serhii Zelenskyi, head of the Lozova hromada, said Russian troops had once again bombarded energy facilities in the area.

"The Lozova hromada is without power. Please remain calm. Critical infrastructure is switching to alternative power sources. Medical facilities continue to operate as usual," the mayor of Lozova said.

He added that invincibility centres are operating for residents, where people can charge their phones, access stable mobile communication and keep warm. [Invincibility centres are heated premises stocked with food and power banks to assist residents facing hardships due to power cuts – ed.]

Background:

• Earlier, it was reported that settlements in three hromadas in Odesa Oblast were partially left without electricity following a Russian strike on an energy facility on the night of 9-10 February.
• In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, nearly 6,000 consumers were also left without electricity as a result of a Russian attack on 10 February.

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