Russia, Ukraine tit-for-tat attacks knock out power for over half a million
The article reports on mutual energy facility attacks between Russia and Ukraine causing power outages, citing officials from both countries. It also mentions casualties from attacks in Odesa and Ust-Luga, as well as NATO's potential involvement if a Russian attack occurs in a member state.
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“Russia, Ukraine tit-for-tat attacks knock out power for over half a million”
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“Some 450,000 people without electricity in Belgorod region, while power cut off for 150,000 consumers in Chernihiv.”
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“Russia and Ukraine have targeted each other’s energy facilities in tit-for-tat attacks, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power, officials from both countries said”
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“Nearly half a million people were left without electricity in Russia’s Belgorod region, while 150,000 consumers in the city of Chernihiv and surrounding areas were without power on Wednesday.”
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“The electricity distribution company in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region said on Wednesday that the energy facility was damaged and repair work would begin as soon as the security situation allowed.”
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“Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said power outages affected some 450,000 people across several districts, including the regional capital of Belgorod, with many residents also facing disruption to heating and water supply.”
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“The temperature in Belgorod hovers around 0C (32F).”
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“Belgorod, which lies about 40km (25 miles) from the border with Ukraine, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian drone and missile attacks in the four years since Russia invaded its neighbour.”
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“In Ukraine’s southern region of Odesa, Russian attacks late on Tuesday killed one person and wounded another, emergency services said.”
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“The attack damaged a private house, sparking a fire, and caused damage to six buildings nearby.”
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“Meanwhile, in Russia, officials said on Wednesday a Ukrainian drone attack targeting a major oil export hub sparked a fire at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga.”
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“Alexander Drozdenko, governor of Russia’s Leningrad region, said the fire was being brought under control and that no casualties had been reported.”
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“Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and export routes over recent weeks in an attempt to weaken Russia’s war economy.”
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“According to Russia’s Ministry of Defence, 389 Ukrainian drones were shot down across the country overnight, including over the Moscow region.”
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“Latvia, a NATO member, said a drone from neighbouring Russia crashed in the country.”
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“A Russian attack or a miscalculation involving a NATO member could prompt allies to invoke the mutual defence Article 5.”
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