Russia attacked Kryvyi Rih: over 45 thousand consumers are left without electricity

Attack on Kryvyi Rih

According to Главком: Russia attacked Kryvyi Rih, causing serious problems with energy supply and transportation. The occupiers struck an energy infrastructure facility in the city with drones, resulting in over 45 thousand consumers being left without electricity. Additionally, the attack led to over 700 houses being left without heating.

On January 8, the Russian Federation launched a strike with Iskander-type ballistic missiles at Kryvyi Rih, resulting in two enemy missiles hitting apartment buildings. On the evening of January 7, the city came under mass attack by Russian Shahed drones, which significantly complicated the situation.

Situation in the region

Also, on January 11, at night, electricity went out across the entire Zaporizhia region and in some areas of Dnipropetrovsk. DTEK Dnipro Electric Networks reported emergency power outages in parts of Dnipropetrovsk region and in Dnipro.

"Over 45 thousand consumers are left without electricity"

Oleksandr Vilkul

The situation remains complicated and requires urgent resolution. The attacks on Kryvyi Rih and other regions of Ukraine indicate a worsening conflict and the continuation of Russia's aggressive policy. The lack of electricity and heating during the winter can have serious consequences for the local population, increasing the risks of a humanitarian crisis. The response of Ukrainian services to these attacks, as well as international support, may become determining factors in the further development of events in the region.