Russia claims energy facilities in Zaporizhzhia region were attacked and switched to backup power supply.
The head of the Zaporizhzhia region appointed by Russia, Balitsky, reported on the 23rd that the region's energy facilities were attacked by Ukrainian forces and have switched to backup power supply. Some facilities pose an explosion risk and require coordination with the Russian military before repairs can be made.
He also stated that the city of Vasilyevka was shelled, with a shell exploding in the courtyard of a multi-story residential building, damaging the building's outer walls, surrounding areas, and parked vehicles, but there were no casualties.
Currently, there has been no response from the Ukrainian side. (Reporter: Hao Wei, CCTV)
Ukrainian forces attacked energy facilities in Zaporizhzhia, causing them to switch to backup power. In Vasilyevka, artillery shelling damaged a residential building, but no casualties were reported. The local Russian-appointed official confirmed these incidents on the 23rd.
- Energy facilities in Zaporizhzhia were attacked by Ukrainian forces.
- Facilities switched to backup power due to the attack.
- Artillery shelling in Vasilyevka caused damage to a residential building.
- No casualties reported from the shelling incident.
- The local Russian-appointed official reported the incidents.