(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrinform reports this, citing Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko's statement on Telegram .

The minister was in Poltava region today, where Russia carried out a massive strike on gas extraction infrastructure last night.

Klymenko heard a report from Andrii Danyk, Head of the State Emergency Service.

According to the interior minister, rescuers responded swiftly, deploying experienced personnel and specialized equipment. Fire spread was prevented, though some of the damage is critical.

Together with Volodymyr Kohut, Acting Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Klymenko discussed the impact on local residents.

“The challenges of the autumn-winter period require rapid decisions, as the enemy will not stop attacking critical infrastructure,” Klymenko emphasized.

The forces of the Interior Ministry system are focused on supporting local communities. This includes setting up Points of Invincibility (45 of which belong to the State Emergency Service), ensuring uninterrupted power supply for vital facilities and communications.

Special attention is given to security. During power outages, police follow special instructions: enhanced patrols on foot and by vehicle, increased deployment of anti-looting units, and constant direct communication with citizens.

It is also important that communities are actively cooperating. Poltava region is fully covered by rescue officers, while community police officers operate in over 70% of municipalities.

“The main thing is unity and coordination between all services. Everyone is working at the limit of their capacity, because we are responsible for the most valuable thing - human lives,” Klymenko stressed.

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