Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Power Grid on March 25 Leave Slavutych and Chernihiv Region in Darkness.
Russian Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
According to TSN.ua: On March 25, Russian forces targeted energy facilities across Ukraine, causing widespread blackouts. In the city of Slavutych, approximately 21,000 residents lost power. Mykola Kalashnyk commented:
“Following the morning strike, Slavutych was temporarily cut off from centralized electricity supply.” - Mykola Kalashnyk
In the Chernihiv region, the attacks left around 150,000 households without electricity, highlighting severe damage to local energy infrastructure. The Nizhyn district also experienced outages, affecting 62,000 subscribers.
Impact on Civilians
These strikes on power plants and grids continue to disrupt daily life and essential services, particularly in the hardest-hit areas. Beyond causing inconvenience, the blackouts pose safety risks during an active war, while also exposing the fragility of Ukraine’s energy system—underscoring the urgent need for reinforcement and modernization.
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