Ukrainian strikes plunge Rylsk into darkness, spark tensions
Ukrainian forces attacked a power substation in Russia's Kursk region, causing a power outage in the town of Rylsk, according to local authorities. The attack occurred on Monday evening, affecting the residents of the area.
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What you need to know
- Attack on the power substation: On Monday evening, Ukrainian forces targeted a power substation in the Kursk region, leading to a power outage in Rylsk.
- Impact of the attack: As a result, two transformers were damaged, leaving Rylsk, with a population of about 15,000, without electricity. Additionally, two teenagers were injured.
- Military actions: Ukrainian units conducted military operations in the Kursk region, repelling 18 enemy attacks over the past day.
What were the consequences of the attack on Rylsk?
The attack on the power substation in the Kursk region had serious consequences for Rylsk's residents. The governor of the region, Alexander Khinshtein, states that the town is without electricity, and two teenagers sustained injuries.
Rylsk, located about 50 kilometres from the border with Ukraine, is home to roughly 15,000 people who are now coping with the absence of electricity.
What actions did Ukrainian forces undertake?
According to Russian military bloggers, Ukrainian forces entered the Kursk region with support from armoured vehicles and drones.
Blogger RVvoenkor reported that bridges were destroyed overnight using rockets, and in the morning, armed groups launched attacks. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that military operations occurred in the region over the past day, with Ukrainian units repelling enemy attacks.
The Kursk region's administration reported that authorities are evacuating residents from towns near the border due to increased drone attacks. Military blogger Rybar noted that the Ukrainian forces' incursion near the town of Tiotkino was unsuccessful.
