Russian strike knocks out power to swathes of northern Ukraine

21/10/2025 6:23

A new Russian attack on the Ukrainian border region of Chernihiv on Monday knocked out power to stretches of territory in the north of the country, including the main town outside the decommissioned Chornobyl nuclear power station, officials said.



The local power company in the region, Chernihivoblenergo, said the latest assault targeted an energy site, but did not identify it.



Yuri Fomichev, the mayor of Slavutych, which lies 45 km (28 miles) west of the Chernobyl plant in Kyiv region, said on Telegram part of the town had lost power in the incident.



The town's water supply system had been switched to reserve power and heating was uninterrupted at sites providing essential services. Emergency crews were working on restoring power supplies.



The head of Kyiv region also said emergency crews were restoring power.