Kremlin-installed officials reported on [insert date] that approximately 65% of energy customers in the occupied region of Donetsk have lost power for the second consecutive night due to overnight air attacks on power plants. The strikes have significantly disrupted the energy supply, affecting a large portion of the civilian population and raising concerns about the long-term stability of the region.
The situation underscores the intensifying conflict in the Donbas area, where Ukrainian forces have been targeting Russian-backed separatist holdings, including vital energy infrastructure. The attacks have not only caused power outages but also disrupted daily life for residents, with some communities relying on generators or alternative energy sources to meet basic needs.
Proxy leaders, representing the Russian-backed administration in the occupied territories, have emphasized the importance of maintaining energy infrastructure for the civilian population. They have called for increased international support to rebuild and secure power systems in the region, which have been repeatedly targeted during the ongoing conflict. The ongoing disruption of energy supplies highlights the broader implications of the war on civilian life and the challenges of maintaining stability in a war-torn area.