Russian missile strike leaves 280,000 residents in Rivne without electricity and water, according to local authorities.

More than 280,000 subscribers in the Rivne region were left without electricity following a massive attack by the Russian Armed Forces on the morning of November 28. This was reported by the head of the local military administration, Alexander Koval, on his Telegram channel.

According to him, over 280,000 subscribers are currently without power due to the shelling, and there are also some disruptions in water supply for residents.

"Schools in Rivne and parts of the Rivne region are being transitioned to remote learning," wrote the head of the Rivne Regional State Administration, adding that more information will be provided later.

Earlier, local media reported that a series of explosions occurred in Rivne. Residents reported the beginning of power and water supply interruptions.

Massive missile attack by Russia — what is known

On the morning of November 28, the Russian Armed Forces launched a massive combined attack using strike drones and Caliber and X-101 cruise missiles. Reports of explosions and the onset of power and water supply disruptions were received from several Ukrainian regions.

Subsequently, Ukraine’s Minister of Energy, Herman Halushchenko, stated that the Russian Federation is conducting a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in emergency power outages.

Later, the President's Office reacted to the massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector. The head of the Office, Andriy Yermak, noted that the Russian Armed Forces have stockpiled missiles for strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, aimed at waging war against civilians during the cold season.