Russia hits energy infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, causing power outages

29 March, 03:20 PM
The aftermath of the Russian strike on Odesa Oblast, March 29 (Photo: Odesa Oblast Military Administration)

The aftermath of the Russian strike on Odesa Oblast, March 29 (Photo: Odesa Oblast Military Administration)

Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in Odesa Oblast overnight into March 29, according to the regional military administration.

In addition to the energy facility, one drone hit a house, partially destroying its facade. Damage was also recorded on the grounds of a dacha cooperative.

Odesa Oblast Military Administration
Photo: Odesa Oblast Military Administration
Odesa Oblast Military Administration
Photo: Odesa Oblast Military Administration

In the Odesa district, the Russian attack set two garages on fire, destroying a passenger car, the State Emergency Service added.

No information about casualties was received. Due to the attack, power supply disruptions were reported in a number of settlements.

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Russian forces attacked Ukrainian territory overnight into March 29, with a Kinzhal aeroballistic missile and 442 strike UAVs.

On March 26, Russian troops struck four DTEK energy facilities in Odesa Oblast. More than 33,000 families were left without electricity at that time.

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