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Russian Attack Leaves 600,000 Without Power in Eastern Ukraine

El Fadaly News Desk ·

A new Russian strike has cut off electricity for hundreds of thousands in eastern Ukraine, causing widespread damage to energy infrastructure amidst freezing weather.

A recent Russian military strike has left approximately 600,000 people without electricity in eastern Ukraine, severely impacting the daily lives of residents.

The attack caused extensive damage to vital energy infrastructure, plunging numerous cities and towns into darkness as temperatures remain cold.

Emergency response teams are currently on the ground assessing the extent of the technical damage sustained by the affected power stations.

Local authorities have not yet provided a specific timeline for the full restoration of services, while military operations between the two sides continue.

The affected regions are facing difficult humanitarian conditions due to the disruption of essential services, further exacerbating the plight of the population.

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