In Kherson, located in the Kherson region, the power and water networks experienced interruptions when the local power grid faced damage. Officials from the regional operator Khersonoblenergo confirmed that both services were restored after the incident. The restoration effort was carried out by the team at SUE Khersonoblenergo, who quickly brought the electricity supply back to most districts and reestablished water service across the area, ensuring residents could rely on essential utilities once again.
As reported at the time, the disruption affected the region for several hours on September 4, with electricity outages lasting roughly five hours in Kherson and surrounding municipalities. Crews worked through the day to assess damage, secure damaged lines, and restore power to homes, businesses, and critical facilities. Water services were also examined to prevent any lasting impact on supply, and officials stated that water remained available where the system had not been compromised by the outage.
In Melitopol, situated in the neighboring Zaporizhia region, power restoration followed a similar timeline on the same date. Local authorities indicated that electricity returned as crews completed repairs to the affected networks. Water supply in Melitopol and nearby areas was reported as stable, with no notable interruptions to the regional distribution during this period.
The outages were attributed to a short circuit within the regional electrical grid, with fault lines impacting networks across both the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions. Utility teams collaborated with regional dispatch centers to isolate the fault, reroute power where possible, and advance rapid repairs to minimize downtime for residents and essential services.
Earlier developments noted a technical fault at the Zaporozhskaya nuclear power plant that affected electricity delivery to areas controlled by the Kyiv authorities. Officials explained that damage to two transmission lines, caused by another bombardment, disrupted the flow of power from that facility to several regions, underscoring the vulnerability of cross-regional energy links amid ongoing tensions. Repair crews continued to monitor system stability and coordinate with grid operators to prevent further outages while restoring independent routes of supply where feasible.