China blames Russia for attacks on energy facilities causing power outages in multiple areas; China adjusts power rationing arrangements.

Source: Global Times
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On the 14th local time, the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy and the Ukrainian National Power Company jointly issued a statement saying that Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the early hours of the day, causing power outages in multiple regions.

The statement indicated that the attacks were focused on energy facilities in Kyiv city and Kyiv region. At the same time, due to ongoing shelling in frontline areas, energy facilities in several other locations were also damaged. As of that morning, power outages were reported in seven areas, including Kyiv city, Kyiv region, Kharkiv region, Dnipropetrovsk region, Cherkasy region, and Kirovohrad region.

As a result of this attack, the Ukrainian National Power Company was forced to temporarily adjust the duration and coverage of the planned power restriction measures for the day.

(Reporter: Dong Wei, CCTV)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing power outages in multiple regions.
Location
Kyiv · Kyiv Oblast · Kharkiv Oblast · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · Cherkasy Oblast · Kirovohrad Oblast
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
On the morning of the 14th
Equipment
energy infrastructure
Summary

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on the morning of the 14th, resulting in power outages across several regions, including Kyiv and Kharkiv. The Ukrainian Energy Ministry reported that the attacks primarily targeted energy facilities in Kyiv and its surrounding areas. In response, the national power company adjusted its electricity rationing measures.

Key Facts
  • Russia conducted a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
  • Power outages occurred in Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Cherkasy Oblast, and Kirovohrad Oblast.
  • The Ukrainian national power company adjusted its electricity rationing measures due to the attacks.