On Monday morning, October 19, power supply was partially disrupted and water supply was cut off in several regions of Ukraine. Local authorities attribute this to the consequences of a massive nighttime Russian attack on energy infrastructure facilities across different regions of the country.
Vinnitsa Region: Damage and Power Outages
Head of the Vinnitsa Regional Military (State) Administration Natalia Zabolotna reported on Facebook that 'the enemy is continuing its massive attack on energy infrastructure' and that 'as a result of the latest shelling, there is also damage in the Vinnitsa region.' According to her data, as of 8:54 AM, electricity was absent in part of the region and the regional center. The official emphasized that responsible services are working on restoration.
Rovno Region: Blackouts in Various Districts
Head of the Rovno Regional Military Administration Alexander Koval reported on Telegram that 'following enemy attacks, we have blackouts in various corners of the Rovno region.' Most facilities were left without electricity in the Rovno district. Koval noted that new attacks complicate the repair work of power engineers and urged residents to take care of their safety, adding that the alert continues.
Kharkov Region: Attack Lasts Almost a Day
Mayor of Lozovaya in the Kharkov region Sergey Zelensky reported on Facebook that 'the massive enemy attack has been ongoing for almost a day.' According to him, the final scale of the consequences is being determined, and emergency and municipal services are working. He reminded that the threat persists and urged people to move to shelters or safer places if possible.
Kyiv Region: Combined Strike
Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Timur Tkachenko clarified that a combined strike with ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as strike drones, was launched against the capital region. The first impacts in Kyiv were recorded late Sunday evening, October 18. Due to the strike, the 'Chernihivska' and 'Lisova' metro stations were closed for entry and exit; in the morning, trains operated from 'Akademmistechko' to 'Darnytsia'.
Services' Reaction and Recommendations
In all affected regions, authorities emphasize that the threat persists and responsible services are carrying out restoration work. Residents are advised to follow safety rules, monitor official reports, and stay in shelters whenever possible. Earlier, it was also reported that the US did not warn Ukraine about ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, and the SES published instructions on how to act during shelling on the street.
