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Russian occupying forces launched another overnight attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the south of Odesa Oblast on Tuesday, February 10, using Shahed-type kamikaze drones. As a result of the strike, more than 95,000 residents across 42 cities and villages were left without electricity, according to the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper.
The most critical situation has developed in the town of Kiliya, where over 200 residential buildings housing around 9,000 people were left without gas supply and centralized heating. Local authorities noted that heating in these buildings is only possible when electricity is available, making the situation particularly difficult for residents amid winter conditions.
To support affected communities, regional authorities plan to deploy five field kitchens and seven high-capacity generators to ensure the operation of critical infrastructure facilities, including hospitals and social institutions. In addition, ten emergency assistance points will be set up across the region to provide residents with warmth, charging stations, and basic necessities.
Energy crews are currently carrying out emergency repair works at damaged energy facilities. Officials warn that restoration may take time due to the scale of the destruction, while emergency services remain on standby to assist civilians affected by the outages.
