Ukrainian strike on Kursk substation leaves thousands powerless
Ukrainian forces attacked a power substation in the Kursk region, leaving the town of Rylsk without electricity, according to local authorities. The attack took place on Monday evening, and its effects continue to impact the residents of the region.
Many reports from Russian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda. Such reports are part of the information war conducted by the Russian Federation.
What do you need to know?
- Attack on the power substation: On Monday evening, Ukrainian forces targeted a power substation in the Kursk region, causing a power outage in the town of Rylsk.
- Impact of the attack: The attack damaged two transformers, leaving Rylsk, with a population of about 15,000, without electricity. Additionally, two teenagers were injured.
- Military actions: Ukrainian units conducted military operations in the Kursk region, repelling 18 enemy attacks in the past 24 hours.
What were the consequences of the attack on Rylsk?
The attack on the power substation in the Kursk region had serious consequences for the residents of Rylsk. The governor of the region, Alexander Khinshtein, claims that the town was left without electricity, and two teenagers were injured.
Rylsk, located just 31 miles from the border with Ukraine, has a population of about 15,000 and now must contend with the lack of access to electricity.
What actions did Ukrainian forces undertake?
According to information provided by Russian military bloggers, Ukrainian forces entered the Kursk region with the support of armored vehicles and drones.
Blogger RVvoenkor described that bridges were blown up at night using rockets, and in the morning, armed groups launched attacks. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that military operations were conducted in the region in the past 24 hours, and Ukrainian units repelled enemy attacks.
The administration of the Kursk region reported that the authorities are evacuating residents of towns near the border, as drone attacks have become more frequent. Military blogger Rybar added that the Ukrainian forces' incursion near the town of Tiotkino was unsuccessful.
