Russian attack halts Chernihiv power plant, 6,000 people left without electricity
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A Russian attack on April 18 forced a cogeneration power plant to suspend operations, while about 6,000 residents were left without electricity, local authorities said.
Head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration Dmytro Bryzhynskyi reported on Telegram that the attack targeted key facilities, with fires breaking out at the impact sites.
Regional energy provider ChernihivOblenergo confirmed that an energy facility in the district was damaged in the strike, causing widespread power outages across parts of the city.
Following the attack, regional utility Teplokomunenergo, which supplies heat and hot water to residents, said the local combined heat and power plant had temporarily suspended operations, leaving some consumers without hot water.
"Unfortunately, critical infrastructure facilities have once again been deliberately targeted, which has affected the stability of their operations," the company said.
Emergency crews and technical specialists are currently working at the site, while the extent of the damage is still being assessed, the statement read.
Chernihiv Oblast, located in Ukraine's northeastern corner, is frequently targeted by Russian drone and missile attacks.
Russia regularly strikes energy infrastructure, leaving Ukrainians across the country in the dark. Rolling blackouts are a regular occurrence amid constant Russian attacks.
