Russian drones and missiles damaged energy infrastructure in Kyiv and the Zhytomyr region
Russian strikes overnight on Nov. 7 damaged energy infrastructure and a bridge over the Dnipro, disrupting electricity, water and heating in Kyiv. The Guardian reported that Russia used 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the energy situation was extremely difficult; UkrMedia News reported the North Bridge was closed in both directions for inspection.
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Russian strikes overnight on Nov. 7 damaged energy infrastructure in Kyiv and the Zhytomyr region, disrupting electricity, water and heating in the capital, The Guardian reported. The outlet said Moscow used 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles, striking electricity substations and a bridge over the Dnipro River.
UkrMedia News reported damage to energy facilities in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the capital’s energy supply as extremely difficult. The electricity shortage also caused problems for public utilities, the outlet said.
UkrMedia identified the damaged bridge as the North Bridge, which connects the banks of the Dnipro in Kyiv. Klitschko said it was closed to traffic in both directions while experts inspect its structure and assess the damage.
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Ukrmedia and The Guardian both report that Russian strikes on the night of November 7 damaged Kyiv energy infrastructure and caused electricity and water disruptions. Kyiv Independent’s November 6 article refers to an earlier assault and a warning of a further attack, so it does not establish the same timed event.