Russia hits energy facility in Volyn Oblast, several settlements left without power

The Russians attacked an energy infrastructure facility near the town of Novovolynsk, Volyn Oblast, on the evening of 18 March.
Source: Novovolynsk mayor Borys Karpus; Air Force of Ukraine; Roman Romaniuk, Head of Volyn Oblast Military Administration
Quote: "Early reports indicate that there was a strike on an energy facility near Novovolynsk.
Power has gone out in part of the hromada. There are also disruptions to water supply." [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]
Details: The Air Force had earlier reported that a drone was flying over Volyn Oblast.
Update: Romaniuk confirmed that a critical infrastructure facility was damaged.
As a result, one of the districts in the oblast has been left without power. As of now, more than 30,000 consumers are without electricity.
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