Emergency blackouts in three Ukrainian regions after Russian strikes
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Restrictions had already been imposed in the major cities of Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih following a Russian strike last week.
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Wreckage of electric infrastructure on the Dnipro Dam in Zaporizhia, Ukraine, on March 22, 2024 (@USAmbKyiv)
Ukraine's national grid operator Ukrenergo on Friday announced that it had implemented emergency blackouts in three different regions after Moscow carried out an overnight operation targeting multiple power stations.
Russia's offensive comes in the context of heightened escalations in Russia's border regions. It also comes at a critical time for Ukraine's army as it is facing a shortage of ammunition and manpower.
Ukraine's energy company said it was "forced to apply emergency blackout schedules in the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhye, and Kirovograd until the evening".
Restrictions had already been imposed in the major cities of Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih following a Russian strike last week.
"Consumers in other regions are asked to use electricity sparingly and consciously," Ukrenergo warned.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that air attacks were "becoming more frequent and massive, posing an increasing threat to Ukraine's energy security".
On March 29, Russia launched attacks on fuel and energy facilities in #Ukraine, using various types of missiles and UAVs.
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) March 29, 2024
Enemy attacks are becoming more frequent and massive, posing an increasing threat to Ukraine's energy security.#ArmUkraineNow since #PatriotsSaveLives pic.twitter.com/3xaAgEl8Yw
"Ukraine needs more air defense systems to secure critical infrastructure and protect the population," Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said.
Another act of russian terrorism. Attacks on residential areas and civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv. Many injured, including children. In Kharkiv, the enemy used aerial bombs in addition to drones and missiles. Ukraine needs more modern air defence systems and… pic.twitter.com/vM4jZ4vowi
— Denys Shmyhal (@Denys_Shmyhal) March 27, 2024
The Russian defense ministry admitted to using long-range air, sea, and land-based precision weapons to target energy facilities, asserting that these facilities were being utilized by Ukraine's armed forces.
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