Massive Drone Attack on Kryvyi Rih: Over 45,000 Subscribers Left Without Power.

Massive Drone Attack on Kryvyi Rih

According to TSN.ua: In Kryvyi Rih, due to an attack by enemy strike drones, large-scale emergency power and heating outages have been implemented. Over 45,000 subscribers are left without electricity, and more than 700 houses are without heating. Some facilities have been switched to backup power, including small boilers that have switched to generators.

According to information from Oleksandr Vilkul, 6-kilovolt boilers have no generators available in nature. Also, the pumping stations of the City Water Canal have been switched to autonomous power supply. Meanwhile, water supply in the system is being maintained, but the pressure in the network will be lower. Disruptions have affected the operation of electric transport, in particular, the rapid tram will not operate in the morning.

The Situation in Kryvyi Rih

On the evening of January 13, Russian invaders launched a massive strike on the energy infrastructure facilities of Kryvyi Rih. A headquarters has been set up to eliminate the consequences of the emergencies to quickly restore energy supply in the city. The situation remains challenging, and authorities continue to work on addressing the aftermath of the attack.

This attack highlights the ongoing aggression from Russian troops, which directly affects the civilian population and infrastructure of Ukraine.

In light of these events, the local authorities are trying to provide the population with essential resources, including water and backup power supply. The restoration of energy infrastructure will remain a priority for local authorities amid the war.