Russian Airstrike Disrupts Power in Ukraine's Sumy Region

A Russian overnight air attack damaged an energy facility in Ukraine's Sumy region, cutting power to 50,400 consumers. Ukraine's air force reported the destruction of seven out of eight drones. Power has been partially restored, but long-range strikes have severely impacted Ukraine's energy infrastructure and GDP growth.

A Russian overnight air attack damaged an energy facility in Ukraine's northern Sumy region, cutting power to 50,400 consumers, Ukrainian officials said.

Ukraine's air force announced on Telegram that its air defence systems destroyed seven out of the eight Russia-launched drones. Russia also sent a Kh-69 guided air missile. The air force stated that due to countermeasures, the missile did not reach its target.

The energy ministry, which reported the power cuts, did not specify the weapon that damaged the facility. According to a statement on Telegram, power has been restored to about 24,500 consumers. There were no casualties in the attack, the region's military administration confirmed on Telegram.

Russia has renewed its long-range strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this spring, targeting thermal and hydropower stations along with gas storage facilities. Ukraine reports that these strikes have destroyed 9 Gigawatt of power generating capacity across the country, causing blackouts and impacting GDP growth.