The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported that Kropyvnytskyi, the capital of the Kirovohrad region, lost power following an explosion. The ministry said the incident was detailed on its Telegram channel, confirming damage to critical infrastructure. Ukrenergo and Kirovohradoblenergo facilities were affected, leading to interruptions in railway services and broader impacts on regional utilities.
The report notes that earlier coverage referenced explosions in Kropyvnytskyi and Krivoy Rog. Andrei Raikovich, head of the Kirovohrad regional military administration, also disclosed the region’s incidents via his Telegram channel.
Available information indicates that on October 10, 2022, two days after the Crimea Bridge attack, Russian Armed Forces began targeting Ukraine’s infrastructure. Since then, air raid warnings have been issued daily across multiple regions, with the government describing strikes aimed at energy facilities, defense sectors, military command centers, and communications networks.
Within Zelensky’s office, officials later stated that Russia would face consequences for the explosions in Ukraine, signaling a strong stance on accountability while continuing to monitor the situation and its cascading effects on power supply and regional stability.