“During the night, russian forces once again carried out airstrikes on the Kherson thermal power plant. Unfortunately, this is not the first time. But this time, the facility sustained very serious damage. Therefore, I will say frankly: we can no longer count on the thermal power plant or other critical infrastructure facilities operating as usual this winter”, - said Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration.
According to him, the security situation in Kherson is extremely difficult, as the enemy is intensifying attacks specifically on the region’s critical infrastructure every day.
Prokudin noted that since July 1, 170 cluster bombs have already been dropped on the Kherson oblast. In almost two months, more of them have been used than during the entire first half of this year.
Over the past two months, the enemy has launched more than 1,700 attack UAVs. In particular, it has begun using jet-powered “Shaheds” and “Gerberas” more actively to strike critical infrastructure facilities in the Kherson oblast.
In addition, in just one week, the number of attacks involving small FPV drones increased to 6,500.
“Therefore, we need to understand honestly: Kherson may be left without electricity and heat not for hours or days, but for a prolonged period. And we need to prepare for this already. Once again, I appeal to the residents of Kherson, especially families with children and elderly people: if you have opportunities, relatives, or friends in safer regions — leave”, - the head of the Oblast Military Administration emphasized.
According to him, those wishing to organize their departure can contact the contact center of the Kherson Oblast State Administration: 0 800 101 102, 0 800 330 951. The government hotline for evacuation issues — 1548.