Ukrainian strike in Kursk leaves Russian town powerless
Ukrainian forces attacked a power substation in the Kursk region, causing power outages in the town of Rylsk in western Russia, according to Reuters, citing regional authorities. The attack took place on Monday evening, and its effects were felt by the residents of the area.
Key information
- Attack on power substation: Ukrainian forces attacked a substation in the Kursk region, cutting power to the town of Rylsk.
- Consequences of the attack: Two transformers were damaged, and two teenagers were injured.
- Reactions and actions: Authorities are evacuating residents from border areas due to increasing drone attacks.
On Monday evening (May 5th), an attack occurred on a power substation in the Kursk region of Russia. As a result of this incident, the town of Rylsk, with about 15,000 residents, lost power. This information was provided by the region's governor, Aleksandr Khintstein.
Consequences of the attack in Rylsk
The attack damaged two transformers, leading to interruptions in the power supply. Two teenagers were also injured. Rylsk is located about 50 kilometres from the border with Ukraine, making it particularly vulnerable to military actions.
Authorities in the Kursk region have decided to evacuate residents from the border areas due to the increasing frequency of drone attacks. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that they conducted military operations in the region over the past 24 hours.
Military bloggers on the situation
Russian military bloggers report that Ukrainian forces entered the Kursk region with the support of armoured vehicles and drones. One blogger, RVvoenkor, noted that bridges were blown up during the night, followed by an attack by armed groups in the morning.
Authorities in the Kursk region continue to evacuate residents from border areas. The situation remains tense, and the increasing frequency of drone attacks demands a swift response from local authorities.
