Russian strike leaves many people without power in Zaporizhzhia

A Russian attack has caused power outages affecting a significant number of consumers in the city of Zaporizhzhia.

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "There may be power outages in some parts of Zaporizhzhia due to the enemy strike."

Details: Infrastructure facilities are being supplied with power from back-up sources. Power engineers have begun restoring electricity supplies.

Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo, the regional distribution system operator, said that damage to electrical equipment caused by the Russian attack has left a significant number of consumers in Zaporizhzhia without power.

Background: On 18 August, Russia launched a large-scale attack on a thermal power plant belonging to DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, causing significant damage.

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