Aug. 31, 2025, 6:36 p.m.
(Firefighters extinguish the fire from the attack. PHOTO: State Emergency Service in Odesa region)
The electricity distribution operator DTEK Odesa Electricity Networks has reported that it will take longer than previously planned to restore power to Chornomorsk, which was hit by a Russian attack on August 31.
In particular, consumers were informed that full restoration is scheduled for 23:00 on September 2.
Meanwhile, the attack in the city was called the largest since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. According to DTEK Odesa Power Grids, four power facilities were damaged. On the night of August 31, the enemy attacked with 142 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of imitation drones. According to preliminary data, as of 9:00 a.m., air defense systems shot down or suppressed 126 enemy drones.
More than 29 thousand subscribers were left without electricity. Critical infrastructure is powered by generators, and "Points of Unbreakability" have been opened in the city.
Private homes and administrative buildings were also damaged. Fires broke out in some places and were extinguished by rescuers. One person is known to have been injured. A pre-trial investigation into war crimes has been launched.
According to the mayor of Chornomorsk, Vasyl Gulyayev, water supply has now been fully restored to the lower floors of high-rise buildings in Chornomorsk. As for the upper floors, the work is still ongoing and water will be supplied as scheduled. All utility companies are working to eliminate the consequences of the enemy's massive attack.
On the night of August 20, Russian troops, continuing their war and invasion of Ukraine, also attacked the Izmail district with unmanned aerial vehicles - Shahed kamikaze drones. The attack damaged port infrastructure facilities. Fires broke out on the territory, and rescuers were engaged to extinguish them. One person was injured in the attack.
Кирило Бойко