Kherson authorities urge evacuation after Russian strikes hit heating plant FAST-MOVING

Kherson evacuation Russian airstrikes critical infrastructure damage glide bombs energy security

Ukrainian authorities have issued an urgent evacuation order for residents of Kherson, specifically targeting families with children and the elderly. This plea comes after Russian forces launched a series of strikes using glide bombs that caused critical damage to the city's heating station. Naftogaz reported that the strikes disabled or destroyed essential equipment required for electricity and heat production.

Kherson regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin described the security situation as extremely difficult, warning that the city could face prolonged outages of electricity and heating, potentially lasting much longer than just hours or days. He noted that Russia has intensified its use of guided aerial bombs and jet-powered drones, which current Ukrainian defenses lack the means to intercept effectively.

In addition to the crisis in Kherson, widespread Russian attacks targeted multiple Ukrainian regions. A massive seven-hour strike hit the Odessa region, involving missiles and drones that damaged residential buildings, schools, and infrastructure. Other reported strikes affected Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Kyiv. In Kharkiv, a drone strike killed one person and injured at least four others, while drone debris and fires in Kyiv resulted in four injuries.

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Crimea · Kherson · Naftogaz · Odessa · Oleksandr Prokudin · Russia · Ukraine · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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[● 3 SOURCES] Oleksandr Prokudin reported that Russian forces are increasing daily attacks on critical infrastructure. www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities have urged residents, particularly families with children and the elderly, to evacuate Kherson. www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Russian forces used glide bombs to strike the Kherson heating station, causing severe damage. www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Kherson may face a prolonged loss of electricity and heating due to infrastructure damage. www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] Ukraine currently lacks the means to intercept the specific drones and guided bombs being used in the region. www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.topky.sk · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Four Russian glide bombs struck the Kherson heating plant, damaging or disabling equipment for electricity and heat production. inyheter.no
[○ 1 SOURCE] Four people were injured in Kyiv due to drone debris and fires. it.euronews.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Authorities have urged residents of Kherson, particularly the elderly and families with children, to evacuate. inyheter.no · www.topky.sk · fr.news.yahoo.com · www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ukrainian Air Force reported neutralizing 233 Russian targets during a wave of night attacks, including 258 drones and various missiles. it.euronews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A Russian drone strike in Kharkiv killed one person and injured at least four others. it.euronews.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Kherson regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin described the security situation in Kherson as extremely difficult. inyheter.no · www.topky.sk · fr.news.yahoo.com · www.businessdaily.gr · www.in.gr · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] A massive Russian attack on the Odessa region lasted over seven hours, involving missiles and drones. www.difesapopolo.it · www.agensir.it · it.euronews.com