Russians strike critical infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast: 4,500 consumers without power

Russian forces have struck a critical infrastructure facility in Kharkiv Oblast, leaving more than 4,500 consumers in Derhachi and nearby settlements without electricity.

Source: Viacheslav Zadorenko, Head of Derhachi City Military Administration

Quote: "This morning Russian invaders struck a critical infrastructure facility near Derhachi, cutting electricity to more than 4,500 consumers in Derhachi, Bezruky and Slatyne."

Details: According to Zadorenko, experts from the Derhachi district branch of Kharkivoblenergo, a local distribution system operator, are currently repairing the damaged power network.

"Early reports say that electricity should return to people's homes by the end of the day, provided there are no further strikes," he said.

Russian forces also bombarded several houses in Kozacha Lopan in the morning, causing fires at the impact sites.

As of now, no casualties have been reported. The authorities are still determining the type of weapon used in the attacks.

Background:

• Following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure facilities, consumers were without power on the morning of 13 May in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
• In the Poltava district, more than 7,000 consumers lost electricity after Russian drones struck an electrical substation on the night of 12-13 May.

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