Zelensky: Russian Forces Strike 28 Substations And Other Critical Energy Infrastructure Sites In Latest Attack Wave

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The head of state announced this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

“Unfortunately, 28 substations and other critical energy infrastructure sites were damaged. Restoration work is underway everywhere, and electricity is gradually being restored to the people. I am grateful to every repair crew and to all the employees of the energy companies,” Zelensky said.

He added that the Prime Minister of Ukraine had briefed the meeting on preparations for the heating season. Participants identified in detail the key areas of focus for government agencies, energy companies, and regional and local authorities.

According to the President, together with the Minister of Defense, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Commander of the Air Force, they identified additional production capacity for turrets, which have proven highly effective in countering“Shaheds.”

“We are increasing orders, and it is important to accelerate all processes-organizational, financial, and production-related-as much as possible. Instructions have been given to establish contacts with the Baltic states to support our logistics-I am awaiting a report from the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this matter,” said the head of state.

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As reported, according to preliminary information as of 9:00 a.m., air defense forces had neutralized 247 drones and missiles used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine on the night of October 19. Enemy strikes were recorded at 25 locations.

In Kyiv, one person was killed and eight others were injured as a result of the nighttime attack by Russian forces.

Photo: Office of the President

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