Over 340,000 left without power in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast following Russian strikes
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Over 340,000 subscribers in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast were left without power overnight on April 6 following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in the region.
An energy facility in the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of the oblast was damaged, and "(m)ore than 10,000 subscribers in the same district were left without power," a statement by local energy company Chernihivoblenerho read.
Later, another facility in the Nizhyn district was struck, leaving 340,000 without power, including subscribers in the cities of Chernihiv and Pryluky, the company said.
Russia regularly strikes energy infrastructure, leaving Ukrainians across the country in the dark. Rolling blackouts are a regular occurrence amid constant Russian attacks.
In the midst of record-breaking cold temperatures over the winter, Russia intensified its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure despite the dire humanitarian situation.
In January, President Volodymyr Zelensky declared a state of emergency in the energy sector, with particular attention on Kyiv, following Russian attacks that left residents without power, heating, or water in subzero temperatures.
Around 70% of Kyiv was left without power on Jan. 13 following Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital.
Sumy was left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8, and a Russian attack on Odesa Dec. 12 damaged infrastructure, leaving parts of the coastal city without electricity and water.
