On August 24, Russian forces launched an attack on Bilopillia in Sumy region with two Shahed drones. As a result of the strike, the stable power supply was partially disrupted, and mobile connectivity disappeared in several areas of the town. Local sources and Telegram channels of the Bilopillia community confirm these reports.
According to residents, the power outage affected several blocks, while mobile connectivity remains problematic in some parts of the city. It is also reported that a charging point for emergency needs of the population may operate at the city council.
At 21:44 near Bilopillia, an explosion was recorded, according to residents. On the same day in Sumy, more than ten explosions were recorded during the strikes. There is no danger to people’s lives, but a significant part of the city was left without light, and infrastructure was destroyed or damaged.
“They hit a substation. Part of the city was left without power”
– readers of the local community
Power outages affected separate areas of Bilopillia and Vorozhbyanska hromada in Sumy region due to strikes by KABs and drones of the Russian Federation. The consequences for power supply are growing, and rapid restoration depends on the security situation on the ground.
According to official reports, evacuations and repair work are ongoing in the city. In the coming hours, they anticipate power restoration after the situation stabilizes on the ground.
“People can charge their phones at the city council”
– readers of the local community
The region’s head Oleh Hryhoriv stated that repair crews will begin restoring electricity when the security situation allows it. He urged residents to follow official statements and restrictions during the infrastructure restoration.
The region continues to monitor developments: information is updated through official regional and district channels, and data on the availability of critical infrastructure and further reconstruction steps are provided. The authorities coordinate actions to minimize the impact on residents.
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According to various reports, the attacks may have been carried out using KABs and drones. There were no civilian casualties, however parts of Bilopillia and neighboring communities remain without electricity and with limited mobile connectivity, which complicates access to basic services.
“Repair crews will begin restoring electricity when the security situation allows”
– Oleh Hryhorov, head of the OVA