Strike on Zaporizhzhia and shelling of residential areas in Kharkiv: here's what we know about Russia's latest massive attack.

On February 1, the Russian Federation launched a massive combined strike on Ukrainian territory, with explosions reported in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and other regions, accompanied by active air defense operations. Among other targets, residential buildings in Kharkiv were struck by Russian forces.

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Emergency Power Outages

It has become commonplace for the Russian Federation to target Ukraine's energy facilities. As a result, "Ukrenergo" has implemented emergency power outages in 7 regions:

Kharkiv;
Sumy;
Poltava;
Donetsk;
Dnipropetrovsk;
Zaporizhia;
Kirovohrad.

Zaporizhia

During the nighttime attack, the enemy launched 16 drones at the city. As a result of the assault, infrastructure has been damaged, including multi-story and private homes. More than 400 subscribers are without power, as reported by the head of the Zaporizhia OGA, Ivan Fedorov.

Poltava Region

Sounds of explosions were heard throughout the region and in the city. Damage to energy infrastructure was recorded in the Myrhorod district due to the attack in Poltava region. A total of 164 residential and 1 legal consumers were left without power, reported the OVA.

Additionally, in Poltava, the enemy hit a residential building. Rescuers and emergency services are currently on-site.

Kharkiv Region

In Kharkiv, there was reportedly a strike in the Kholodnohirskyi district, within a residential area. A fire broke out at the impact site. Two people are known to be injured, one woman is in serious condition, reported the city mayor, Terekhov.

Kiev Region

During the air raid alert in Kyiv, sounds of explosions were heard. Enemy drones were detected over the city, and air defense systems were active.

It is worth noting that during the nighttime attack on February 1, the Russian Federation launched a series of drone strikes on Zaporizhia. As a result, over 400 subscribers lost power, and the attack itself was described by the Zaporizhia OGA as the most massive in recent times.