Ukrainian attacks ‘leave hundred of thousands without power’ in Russian-controlled territory
Ukrainian attacks are said to have triggered power cuts in swathes of Russian-controlled territory in the regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, in Ukraine’s south.
Hundreds of thousands were left without power, according to Russian-installed officials.
There was said to be no impact on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station.
The two regions are among the key areas that Moscow demands Kyiv give up in order for the war to end – as we reported in our 7.22 post.
As of Tuesday morning, it was said that more than 600,000 people in Zaporizhzhia were without electricity.
This came about after shelling by Ukraine damaged high-voltage infrastructure, Russia-installed governor Yevgeny Belitsky claimed.
Similarly, Russian-appointed governor Vladimir Saldo said debris from drones had damaged two substations, knocking out power for more than 100,000 residents.
There was no immediate comment from Kyiv.
Both sides deny
targeting civilians in their attacks, but thousands of civilians
have died in the conflict, the vast majority of them Ukrainian.