Strikes hit occupied Donetsk, lights go dark in several districts - video

17 November 2025, 09:09 AM
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Drones attacked occupied Donetsk on Nov. 16 (Photo: Supernova+/Telegram)

Drones attacked occupied Donetsk on Nov. 16 (Photo: Supernova+/Telegram)

Drones attacked the occupied city of Donetsk, leaving parts of the city without electricity, local Telegram channels reported late on Nov. 16.

Several explosions were recorded in the city.

Power outages were also reported in the occupied cities of Makiivka and Yenakiieve.

Telegram channel Supernova+ wrote that the 330 kV Chaikino substation in Makiivka — one of the key energy hubs in the area — was hit.

There has been no official confirmation of the attack so far.

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