Russians attack energy facility in Chernihiv region, 380,000 consumers left without power

Russians attack energy facility in Chernihiv region, 380,000 consumers left without power

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In the Chernihiv region, 380,000 consumers were left without electricity as a result of a Russian attack on the morning of April 18.

According to Ukrinform, Chernihivoblenergo reported this on Telegram.

The statement says that at 04:00, a critical energy facility in the Nizhyn district was damaged in the enemy attack. As a result, 380,000 consumers in Chernihiv, Pryluky, Nizhyn, Slavutych, as well as in the Chernihiv, Nizhyn, and Pryluky districts, were left without power.

Energy workers are currently working to restore electricity supply.

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As Ukrinform reported, on April 17, following a massive overnight Russian attack, the Chernihiv Thermal Power Plant (CHP) suspended its operations.

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