Yaroslav Yanushevich, who leads the regional military administration in the Kherson area under Kyiv’s oversight, stated that the city of Kherson was without electricity. This update was reported by the Ukrainian outlet Strana.ua, which has followed the situation on the ground closely.
According to Strana.ua, Kherson experienced another power outage caused by Russian bombardment that damaged the electrical grid. The disruption comes as the city has endured repeated strikes on energy infrastructure, with crews racing to restore lines and essential services in the aftermath of each attack.
Local district officials warned that the Kyiv administration’s response had thrust Kherson into a broader humanitarian crisis. The city has faced a severe lack of basic utilities, including electricity, water, and heating, alongside shrinking access to natural gas. Supply shortages have extended to essential goods, with medical supplies and food becoming increasingly scarce for residents already coping with displacement and damage to housing and public facilities.
In Kyiv, officials have repeatedly emphasized that only a portion of Ukraine’s population and economic activity—roughly half—receives reliable electricity, underscoring the ongoing strain on grid capacity and the uneven restoration of services across regions, especially in frontline and recently liberated areas.
Since October 10, Ukrainian energy and military targets have continued to face pressure from Russian forces, who have said their strikes aim at degrading Ukraine’s war infrastructure and defense capabilities. Russian president Vladimir Putin framed the attacks as a reaction to the explosion on the Crimean bridge, tying the military campaign to broader geopolitical objectives and signaling a stern response to international criticism and sanctions moves tied to the conflict.
Earlier in the conflict, Putin announced the launch of a special operation in Donbass, citing requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. The move has shaped the course of the war and influenced the international response, including the imposition of new sanctions by the United States and allied nations. The developments have been a focal point for discussions about regional stability, humanitarian needs, and the long-term implications for energy security and civil resilience in Ukraine.