Dnipro faces national emergency after overnight Russian drone strike
Emergency responders are dealing with the aftermath of the enemy shelling. (Photo: The State Emergency Service Department in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast)
A large-scale overnight Russian attack triggered a national-level emergency in the city of Dnipro, Mayor Borys Filatovsaid Thursday, Jan. 8.
“From a purely technical standpoint, the situation in Dnipro is one of the most difficult,” Filatov said. “This is truly a national-level emergency.”
Filatov said electricity supplies to hospitals are gradually being restored, noting that medical facilities have backup power systems and sufficient reserves to continue operating.
According to the mayor, the city’s sewage system has already been re-energized. Dnipro’s left bank is being supported by alternative power networks, including those needed to maintain water pressure in high-rise buildings. Water supplies on the right bank are also stabilizing as power engineers and municipal workers carry out repairs, he said.
“As for heating, all boiler plants were left without power yesterday. We are now making every effort to restore their operation,” Filatov added.
Electric public transport in the city has been temporarily replaced by buses, with fuel reserves sufficient for several days. Filatov said 89 municipal “Points of Invincibility” are operating across Dnipro, alongside additional sites run by state and private entities.
He also said kindergartens are operating on a limited-duty schedule of four hours per day, while school holidays have been extended through Jan. 11.
Earlier reports said that more than 1 million people across Dnipropetrovsk Oblast were left without heat and water following the massive Russian strike. Repair work is ongoing.
The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional administration, Vladyslav Haivanenko, said Russian drone strikes damaged energy infrastructure in three districts — Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, and Pavlohrad.
Overall, Russia launched 97 drones at Ukraine overnight. Authorities confirmed 27 drone strikes at 13 locations.
Will you support Ukraine’s free press?
Dear reader, as all news organizations, we must balance the pressures of delivering timely, accurate, and relevant stories with requirements to fund our business operations.
As a Ukrainian-based media, we also have another responsibility – to amplify Ukraine’s voice to the world during the crucial moment of its existence as a political nation.
It’s the support of our readers that lets us continue doing our job. We keep our essential reporting free because we believe in our ultimate purpose: an independent, democratic Ukraine.
If you’re willing to support Ukraine, consider subscribing to our Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Please help us continue fighting Russian propaganda.
Truth can be hard to tell from fiction these days. Every viewpoint has its audience of backers and supporters, no matter how absurd.
If conscious disinformation is reinforced by state propaganda apparatus and budget, its outcomes may become deadly.
There is no solution to this, other than independent, honest, and accurate reporting.
We remain committed to empowering the Ukrainian voice to push against the muck. If you’re willing to stand up for the truth – consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. Thank you very much.
Will you help tell Ukraine’s story to the world?
Twenty years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of Ukraine. Today, the country is on everyone’s lips and everyone’s headlines. War pushed us on the front page. But there are many other things we do that we are proud of – from music and culture to technology.
We need your help to tell the world Ukrainian story of resilience, joy, and survival. If you’re willing to back our effort, consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
