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Kyiv Power Crisis, Naftogaz Facility Hit
Kyiv faces severe power outages after Russian strikes, while Naftogaz facility suffers major damage, impacting energy operations.
In this briefing Serhiy Fedorenko · Naftogaz · Volodymyr Zelensky · Kyiv · Chernihiv
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Naftogaz facility hit by Russian strikes
Russian forces attacked a Naftogaz oil and gas facility in central Ukraine three times overnight on November 7, causing significant damage and triggering a major fire, according to KyivPost. Acting Board Chairman Serhiy Fedorenko confirmed that early evacuations ensured no worker casualties. The strikes are part of a broader escalation in attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The facility's damage is expected to disrupt local energy operations, affecting supply and maintenance schedules.
Impact Naftogaz operations are disrupted, affecting local energy supply and maintenance schedules.
Sources: KyivPost ↗, Newvoice ↗
Kyiv hit by 36 ballistic missiles, power crisis worsens
Part of: Ongoing Russian attacks disrupt Kyiv's infrastructure and services →
Russian forces launched a major barrage on Kyiv and its surrounding region, firing 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones overnight on November 7, according to KyivPost. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the attack aimed to force power blackouts ahead of planned trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. The strikes damaged substations connecting the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plants, exacerbating Kyiv's electricity supply issues. Nine people were wounded, and the North Bridge was hit, further complicating transport and infrastructure in the capital.
Impact Kyiv's energy infrastructure is severely impacted, worsening power outages and affecting public services.
Sources: KyivPost ↗, Newvoice ↗
Chernihiv faces blackout, public transport halted
Chernihiv experienced a complete power outage on the morning of November 7, leading to the suspension of electric public transport services, Censor.net reports. The blackout is attributed to the ongoing Russian attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The disruption in electricity supply has affected daily operations and public services in the city, highlighting the vulnerability of urban centers to energy supply interruptions amid the conflict.
Impact Chernihiv's public services and daily operations are disrupted due to the blackout.
Sources: Censor.net ↗
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- Russian strikes damage energy facilities near Kyiv, causing severe power disruptions — Klitschko — Newvoice
- В Укрэнерго рассказали, как будут действовать графики отключений 8 ноября — Komsomolskaya pravda
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