In Zhytomyr Oblast, the Ovruch electrical substation has been completely destroyed as a result of a series of drone attacks. Local authorities are warning community residents that the restoration of power supply will take a significant amount of time and are urging them to prepare for a prolonged blackout. This was announced by Ovruch Mayor Ivan Korud, whose remarks were reported by RBC-Ukraine citing his Facebook post.
Substation destroyed after multiple strikes
According to Korud, the energy infrastructure facility was subjected to repeated drone attacks. As a result of these strikes, the Ovruch substation was completely destroyed. The mayor emphasized that this is not partial damage, but the total destruction of a key node upon which the power supply of a significant area depends.
Prolonged blackout: Residents asked to prepare
According to the mayor's assessment, restoring the electricity supply will require a considerable amount of time. Therefore, Korud appealed to community residents with a call to prepare in advance for a prolonged absence of electricity and to provide themselves with necessary means to function under blackout conditions.
Light blackout: 'Every light that can be turned off must be turned off'
The mayor paid special attention to security issues. He emphasized that even after power is restored, the threat will not be considered over, so residents must strictly observe blackout rules during the evening and night hours. This requirement includes turning off outdoor building lighting, signs, advertising structures, facade illumination, and shop windows. Korud stressed that the rules apply not only to enterprises and institutions, but also to every private home. 'Under current conditions, every light that can be turned off must be turned off,' the mayor stated.
Energy attacks also affected other regions
Attacks on energy facilities in recent days have not been limited to Zhytomyr Oblast. On the evening of November 7, according to the regional administration, repeated attacks left over 60,000 consumers in Dnipro without electricity; the OVA promised to begin repair work as soon as the security situation permits. Earlier, drones attacked Dnipro and Samara, causing fires in the private sector and infrastructure facilities. On the night of November 4, Rivne, Ternopil Oblast, and Dnipro were also targeted, with drones hitting an energy facility in the west of the country.
Thus, the destruction of the substation in Ovruch fits into a broader context of ongoing strikes against energy infrastructure across several regions. Local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant, observe blackout regulations, and be prepared for prolonged power outages.
