On March 22, Russian troops launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine. This attack was one of the largest attacks on the energy sector, several cities were left without power, emergency schedules were introduced, and the first casualties have already been reported.
According to Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko, the enemy has launched the largest attack on the Ukrainian energy sector in recent times.
"The goal is not just to damage, but to try again, like last year, to cause a large-scale failure in the country's energy system. Unfortunately, there have been hits and damage to power generation facilities, transmission and distribution systems in various regions," he said.
According to him, there are power outages in some regions.
"Energy workers are already working to restore power supply. We are doing everything possible to restore electricity to people as soon as possible," the minister stated.
Kharkiv: 15 strikes and energy collapse
Russians have struck more than 15 times at Kharkiv's energy facilities. The city is almost completely without electricity.
"All emergency services are already working," stated Oleh Synegubov, head of the RMA.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov noted that the city is already experiencing problems with water supply due to the blackout of pumping substations.
"In the morning, electric transport will not be running in the city - buses will be running on a blackout basis," he said.
In addition, the city's emergency lines - 101 and 112 - are not working now.
"In this regard, I ask everyone to call 1562," Terekhov added.
In addition, due to the massive missile attack on the city, the subway currently works exclusively as a shelter.
At 8:39 a.m., the head of the RMA specified that between 4:52 and 5:30 a massive missile attack on energy infrastructure facilities was carried out in Kharkiv region.
"More than 15 S-300/X-22 missiles. Kharkiv is temporarily without electricity. All relevant services are working, repairs are underway, the situation is under control. All the points of invincibility are open, you can contact them if necessary," he said.
Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih: emergency schedules of power outages and hits
In Dnipro, some districts have lost power due to hits.
"There is no electricity in some areas of Dnipro," writes suspilne.media.
In addition, the Russians launched a combined attack with missiles and Shaheds also on Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region.
"There were hits to critical infrastructure facilities. Emergency shutdown schedules have been introduced in the city. Hospitals and other infrastructure facilities have been switched to generators where possible. The most important thing is to avoid losses and injuries," stated Oleksandr Vilkul, Chairman of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council.
Kamianske: most of the city is without electricity and schools are online
The situation is similar in Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region. Most of the city is without electricity due to the enemy attack.
"Water and heat supply facilities are currently disconnected. Trams have been suspended, so I ask managers of the enterprises to be understanding about possible delays for their employees," said Kamianske Mayor Andriy Bilousov.
Due to the situation, he added, today, March 22, the city's general secondary education institutions are working remotely.
"Preschool education institutions are open until 12:00," the mayor added.
Zaporizhzhia and the region: 20 strikes, a victim and wounded
Zaporizhzhia also came under a massive Russian attack. The enemy launched 12 rocket attacks on the city.
"A massive missile attack on Zaporizhzhia. Russians launched 12 missile strikes. Preliminary, 7 houses were destroyed and 35 were damaged. There are wounded, the number of casualties is being clarified," said Ivan Fedorov, head of Zaporizhzhia RMA.
At 9:16, Fedorov said that after the shelling of Zaporizhzhia, during which the city suffered only 20 missile strikes, it was already known about one dead and 8 wounded.
"In a few hours, the enemy fired almost 20 missiles at Zaporizhzhia. They targeted critical infrastructure. They hit only civilian objects. We already know about one killed and eight wounded," said the head of Zaporizhzhia RMA, adding that ten private houses and more than 35 high-rise buildings were damaged.
A hit on the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, a fire broke out
Ukrhydroenergo reported that the Russians had hit the Dnipro HPP.
"Unfortunately, the largest hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine, Dnipro HPP in Zaporizhzhia, was also hit. The inhumans have not calmed down after destroying Kakhovka HPP and are now trying to create a new environmental disaster by cynically hitting the Dnipro HPP's hydraulic structures and dam. The fire at the plant continues," the statement said as of 8:00 a.m.
Emergency services and power engineers are working at the site.
"There is no threat of a breakthrough. The situation at the dam is under control," the company said.
Currently, traffic at the Dnipro HPP dam crossing is completely restricted.
"Traffic is carried out through the Arch Bridge on Khortytsia Island (Sergiy str. Khortytsia (Sergiy Tulenin Street - Sich Street - Taganskaya Street). As well as through Novi Mosty and Khortytskyi district. Take this information into account when planning your route," added Fedorov.
ZNPP on the verge of blackout
In addition, Zaporizhzhia NPP is currently on the verge of blackout.
"Today, on March 22, 2024, during a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine at 5:10 am, the external overhead line of PL-750kV Dniprovska, which connects the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP to the integrated power system of Ukraine, was disconnected," Energoatom said.
Sumy region: blackout schedules introduced in three districts
Emergency shutdown schedules have been temporarily introduced in Sumy region as a result of missile attacks on the Ukrainian power system. According to the Sumy RMA, this applies to three districts of the region - the population of Sumy, Konotop and Shostka districts.
"Invincibility points are working where you can charge ypur phones and other gadgets and use the Internet. Power engineers are working to restore power supply," the administration added.
Khmelnytskyi and the region: casualties and damage to infrastructure
The Russians struck at Khmelnytskyi region. In Khmelnytskyi, there is damage to infrastructure, and there are already reports of casualties and injuries.
"07:00. The air raid alert has been canceled. It's a terrible morning. There is damage to infrastructure. Damage to residential buildings. There are dead and injured civilians," said Khmelnytskyi Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn.
At 8:30 a.m., the Khmelnytskyi RMA reported that one person was killed and one was wounded in the shelling. A search operation is underway.
"Unfortunately, there are wounded and 1 dead. We are looking for people under the rubble," the statement said.
Odesa region: strikes on energy sector, stabilizing outages
During the Russian attack, power facilities in Odesa region were also damaged. As a result, by order of NPC Ukrenergo, stabilization blackouts are partially in place in Odesa.
"Currently, 53 thousand electricity customers are without power supply. We are keeping calm. Specialists are carrying out restoration work," said Oleh Kiper, head of Odesa RMA.
Vinnytsia region: hybrid tactics and a "hit" on infrastructure
Russian troops used hybrid tactics of UAVs and cruise missiles in Vinnytsia region.
"There is a hit on a critical infrastructure facility," said Serhiy Borzov, head of the Vinnytsia RMA.
As of 8:33 a.m., the city of Ladyzhyn in Vinnytsia region is completely without power.
"Electricity, heat and water supply have been cut off for some time. All services are involved to restore everything as soon as possible," reports Ladyzhyn city territorial community.
In the city, there will have be invincibility points open around the clock where you can charge mobile devices, use the Internet and keep warm. The invincibility points have drinking water and hot tea.
Lviv region: fire and hit to energy facility
During the Russian attack in Lviv region, an enemy drone hit the energy infrastructure.
"During an air raid, an occupier's drone hit an energy infrastructure facility in Stryi district. A fire broke out. Firefighters are currently extinguishing it. As of this hour (7:09 a.m.), there has been no information about casualties," said Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the RMA.
In addition, he said, a fire broke out in a forest in Zolochiv district.
"Preliminary, it was caused by the fall of the wreckage of a Shahed shot down by our air defense forces," said the head of the RMA.
Ivano-Frankivsk region: a victim and a hit to a critical infrastructure facility
During the air raid, explosions occurred in the Prykarpattia. The occupiers attacked the region with both drones and missiles, causing hits and casualties.
"A critical infrastructure facility was hit," said Svitlana Onyshchuk, head of the RMA.
According to preliminary information, one person was injured.
"There is damage. At the moment, there are no power outages in the region," she added.
Poltava region: power outages and air defense work
Poltava region was also hit. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries.
"The debris damaged the roofs of three private houses in Myrhorod district. Mobile firing groups worked on air targets in Kremenchuk district," said Pylyp Pronin, head of the Poltava RMA.
He noted that more than 104 thousand household consumers and 6,700 legal entities are currently without power in the region.
"In fact, these are preventive outages to balance the power system. We are keeping calm. Specialists are carrying out restoration work," added the head of the RMA.
Ternopil region: falling debris and damaged buildings
The Russian attack on March 22 reached the Ternopil region.
During an air raid alert in one of the settlements of Ternopil region, fragments of enemy objects fell on the territory of a private household.
"No one was injured. According to preliminary information, the property was not damaged. Explosive experts and law enforcement officers are working at the scene, and the analysis of material evidence of hostile crimes is underway," the RMA said.
In addition, the windows and doors of a private residential building were damaged in another household last night due to the blast wave. There were no casualties. Relevant services are working on the spot.
UZ operations: power outages and backup lines
As a result of the nighttime shelling, Ukrzaliznytsia reported several de-energized areas, backup power supply circuits and diesel locomotives were activated, and all trains continue to run.
"In particular, at the Kharkiv junction, all trains, including Hyundai Rotem high-speed electric trains, will be operated by diesel locomotive traction," the company said.
The Kharkiv railway station has been switched to backup power, and all systems are working.
