Russian Strike Hits Kherson Power Facility, Triggers Regional Blackout

An overnight Russian strike damaged an energy facility in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, the local governor said on Thursday. The attack knocked out electricity supplies across parts of the region, according to initial assessments reported by multiple agencies, including Reuters. The extent of the damage and the timeline for restoring power were not immediately disclosed. Kherson, located near front-line positions along the Dnipro River, has faced repeated attacks on critical infrastructure since Russian forces withdrew from the city in late 2022.