Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities across six regions, officials say


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  • Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025

A firefighter works at the site of the Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy region, Ukraine in this handout picture released August 27, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Sumy region/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched a massive drone attack on energy and gas transport infrastructure across six Ukrainian regions overnight, leaving more than 100,000 people without power, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.

Russian forces significantly damaged gas transport infrastructure in Poltava region and struck equipment at one of the key substations in the Sumy region, the energy ministry said on the Telegram messaging service.

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