Four killed, thousands lose power in Ukraine after Russian attack

"At least four people have been killed and 10 others were injured in Russian air attacks on Ukraine's Chernihiv region that left hundreds of thousands without power and many without water, according to Ukrainian authorities. The regional capital, also called Chernihiv, and the northern part of the province lost all electricity supply after strikes on power facilities, the Energy Ministry said on Tuesday morning."

"Later, a Russian drone attack on the town of Novhorod-Siverskyi killed four civilians and wounded 10 others, the state emergency service said. Today, the enemy attacked Novgorod-Siverskyi with strike drones. According to preliminary information, four people were killed, 10 more were injured, among them a 10-year-old child, the emergency service said on Telegram on Tuesday. Local officials said the town in northern Ukraine, which is about 20 miles (32 km) from the Russian border, had suffered significant damage."

"In Chernihiv, residents filled containers with water from cisterns on the street, and people headed to invincibility points tents with stoves and generators set up by authorities to give locals some access to heat and electricity. Local officials accused Russia of circling drones above the damaged energy facilities, making it impossible to begin repairs. Chernihiv's acting mayor, Oleksandr Lomako, said Moscow was seeking to deprive local residents of power and heat ahead of the cold winter."

Since 2022, Russia has consistently targeted Ukrainian energy facilities. Recent air and drone strikes on Chernihiv region killed at least four people and wounded ten, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and many without water. The regional capital and northern province lost all electricity after strikes on power facilities. A drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi caused civilian deaths and significant damage near the Russian border. Residents collected water from street cisterns and used tents with stoves and generators set up by authorities. Local officials reported drones circling damaged facilities and delaying repairs. Ukrainian officials said repairs were under way and accused Russia of terrorizing civilians with cold.

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