Russia attacks energy and gas infrastructure in six regions of Ukraine

Russians attacked energy and gas transportation infrastructure in six regions of Ukraine. About this reported Ministry of Energy.

On the night of August 26-27, Russia launched a massive attack with unmanned aerial vehicles against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.

Damage was reported in Sumy, Poltava, Donetsk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. The damage is currently being assessed.

In Sumy, a UAV strike damaged equipment at a key substation, leaving a large part of the city and industrial consumers without power.

In Poltava region, the enemy hit gas transportation infrastructure facilities, causing significant damage.

Emergency and rescue services are already working to restore power and gas supply.

"We consider the Russian attacks as a continuation of Russia's deliberate policy of destroying Ukraine's civilian infrastructure on the eve of the heating season," the Energy Ministry emphasized.

• On August 26, Russian troops struck at DTEK Energy's enrichment plant in the Donetsk region. As a result of the attack, the company's building was destroyed and equipment was seriously damaged.