Explosions in Occupied Donetsk
On the night of May 12, drone attacks triggered explosions in occupied Donetsk. The city experienced the effects of aerial strikes that produced flashes of light, captured on video and shared online. This assault is part of ongoing power supply issues that have plagued the region.
Earlier, on January 18, a series of explosions hit temporarily occupied areas of Donetsk Oblast, primarily targeting energy infrastructure. The strikes left the Kirovsky and Kuibyshevsky districts of Donetsk without electricity. Russian authorities reported a massive drone attack and active air defense operations.
Power Supply Crisis
Additionally, on the night of January 14, drones attacked temporarily occupied territories, causing explosions in Donetsk and Makiivka. On the night of January 13, a blackout occurred in occupied Mariupol after a drone strike, accompanied by fires.
'A fire broke out in Mariupol near the Donetsk highway. Preliminary reports indicate a substation is burning in the Kalmius district. Furthermore, it appears occupier bases at the Ilyich Iron and Steel Works were hit. Sounds of detonation are audible.' - Petro Andriushchenko
These events highlight the severe power supply challenges across many parts of occupied Donetsk Oblast, where drone strikes continue to cause widespread disruptions.
The power situation in Donetsk Oblast remains critical, as repeated attacks on infrastructure make it difficult to restore electricity for local residents. Amid a prolonged conflict and broken communications, these incidents underscore not only military but also humanitarian hardships faced by people in the region.