Odesa and the surrounding region experienced severe disruptions on Sunday, November 17, following a Russian attack that damaged critical energy infrastructure. The attack led to widespread power, water, and heat outages, according to Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper, Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, and the State Emergency Service (DSNS).
Russian forces targeted energy facilities in the Odesa region, causing extensive damage. In response, emergency power outages were implemented as instructed by Ukrenergo.
Oleh Kiper confirmed that there were significant disruptions to essential services, including heat, water, and electricity. Hospitals and critical infrastructure are relying on generators to stay operational. In addition, Odesa’s electric transport and some traffic lights are out of service.
Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov described the situation as unprecedented and difficult, emphasizing the scale of the attack on the city’s infrastructure. He announced that the city’s Commission on Technological and Environmental Safety and Emergency Situations (TES and ES) had convened to address the emergency. Trukhanov assured citizens that efforts were underway to restore services, with water stations still functioning and boiler houses being powered by generators.
In response to the crisis, around 445 “points of resilience” have been set up across Odesa, with an additional 357 to be opened if necessary. These locations provide support and shelter for residents. Further information on these points is available online.
The shelling also caused significant damage in the region. The State Emergency Service reported fires in three private homes and partial destruction of four other houses. A teenager was injured in the attack.
Oleh Kiper confirmed the deaths of two people and the injury of a 17-year-old boy. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
This attack marks the largest Russian strike in three months. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia launched about 120 missiles and 90 drones, with Ukrainian air defenses destroying over 140 of them. The strike targeted energy generation and transmission infrastructure, leading to emergency power outages across the country.
Casualties were also reported in Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions. Injuries were confirmed in Kyiv, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, and Zaporizhzhia.
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