The Russian troops shelled the Ukrainian energy system on November 8, causing serious problems with electricity, heating, and water supply or their complete absence in Poltava and the region. The head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Volodymyr Kohut, reported this, as reported by 'Hromadske'.
According to Kohut, the Russian army launched a surprise attack on energy facilities in Poltava, leading to prolonged power outages and disruptions in heating and water supply in some areas. He also emphasized that all relevant services are working at the limit of their capabilities to restore the situation.
'I assure you, all relevant services are working continuously at the limit of their capabilities to improve the situation,' Kohut added.
The municipal enterprise 'Poltavateploenergo' reported that heating for homes will be restored overnight by transitioning the boiler house to alternative power sources. Currently, power supply problems are observed across the entire territory of the country, and in this regard, 'Points of Resilience' have been deployed.
Massive Attack by Russia
In addition to official reports, residents are also reporting problems with electricity supply in Poltava on social media. On the night of November 8, Russia struck energy infrastructure and residential areas of Ukraine, causing casualties and significant destruction.
On the night of November 8, the Russian attack in Ukraine led to the shutdown of all thermal power plants of PJSC 'Centrenergo'.
The city of Horishni Plavni in Poltava region was left without electricity, and work on restoring power supply has already begun. The city council declared a state of emergency due to significant damage to energy facilities and the lack of the possibility for quick restoration of the system.
- Work is underway to restore water supply.
- Water drainage is also being restored.
- Utility services have taken measures to restore heating supply.
The event that took place in Poltava and the region indicates the serious difficulties faced by the population due to shelling by Russian troops. The damage inflicted on the energy system has led to problems with electricity, heating, and water supply, requiring urgent measures and restoration of the system.