According to Kremlin-installed officials, Ukrainian strikes have caused significant disruption to the energy supply in the occupied Donetsk region for the second consecutive night. The attacks, which targeted power plants, have left approximately 65% of energy customers without electricity. This marks a continued escalation of the conflict, with the Ukrainian military focusing on key infrastructure to weaken the occupying forces.
Officials from the Kremlin-appointed administration have provided updates on the situation, stating that the power outages are due to damage inflicted by overnight air attacks. The impact of these strikes is expected to have long-term consequences for the region’s energy infrastructure, which is already under strain from ongoing hostilities. The disruption of power supply could affect both civilian populations and military operations in the area.
Analysts suggest that the targeting of power plants is a strategic move by Ukrainian forces to undermine the occupying forces’ ability to function effectively. The extended blackout in Donetsk highlights the intensity of the fighting and the potential for further deterioration in the region’s infrastructure. As the conflict persists, the effects of such strikes could have wider implications for the stability and daily life of occupied territories.