Ukraine War: Russian Occupation Authorities Report Power Outages

Russian-occupied regions in southern Ukraine are experiencing significant power outages, according to Moscow-appointed authorities. In the Kherson region, all districts are reported to be partially or fully without electricity, stated Vladimir Saldo, the head of the Russian occupation administration, via Telegram. Energy providers and emergency services are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

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All districts of the Kherson region are completely or partially without electricity.

Similarly, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-installed governor of the Zaporizhzhia region, reported emergency shutdowns and damage to energy facilities following Ukrainian attacks on the power grid. These incidents occur as Ukraine continues its defense against the Russian invasion, increasingly pressuring the leadership in Moscow.

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It is obvious that attacks on critical infrastructure in general and on energy infrastructure in particular cause problems.

Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin acknowledged on the eve of these reports that attacks on critical infrastructure, particularly energy facilities, are causing problems. While he noted a "certain shortage," he characterized the situation as "not critical." Ukraine has intensified its attacks in recent months, primarily targeting Russia's oil industry. This strategy has led to fuel supply issues, initially in Crimea, which has been occupied since 2014, and more recently across many Russian regions.

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We observe a certain shortage, but not a critical one.