Ukrainian strike on Kursk substation plunges Rylsk into darkness
Ukrainian forces attacked a power substation in the Kursk region, leaving the town of Rylsk without electricity, according to local authorities. The attack took place on Monday evening, and its effects are being felt by the residents of the region.
Many reports from Russian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda. Such reports are part of the information war conducted by the Russian Federation.
What do you need to know?
- Attack on the power substation: On Monday evening, Ukrainian forces attacked a power substation in the Kursk region, resulting in a power cut in the town of Rylsk.
- Impact of the attack: As a result of the attack, two transformers were damaged, and Rylsk, with a population of about 15,000, was left 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 24 hours.
What were the consequences of the attack on Rylsk?
The attack on the power substation in the Kursk region had serious consequences for the residents of Rylsk. The governor of the region, Alexander Khinshtein, claims that the town was left without electricity, and two teenagers were injured.
Rylsk, located just 50 kilometres from the border with Ukraine, has a population of about 15,000, who now have to deal with the lack of access to electricity.
What actions did Ukrainian forces undertake?
According to information provided by Russian military bloggers, Ukrainian forces entered the Kursk region with the support of armoured vehicles and drones.
Blogger RVvoenkor described that bridges were blown up at night using rockets, and in the morning, armed groups launched attacks. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that military operations were conducted in the region over the past 24 hours, and Ukrainian units repelled enemy attacks.
The administration of the Kursk region reported that the authorities are evacuating residents of towns near the border, as drone attacks have become more frequent. Military blogger Rybar added that the Ukrainian forces' incursion near the town of Tiotkino was unsuccessful.
