Russian strike on Rivne region causes power outages in over 160 communities
Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure, businesses, and residential areas in Ukraine's Rivne region during the night of November 12. More than 160 communities in Rivne and Sarny districts, including Kostopil, lost electricity, but no casualties were reported in the initial information.
Key points
- The attack occurred during the night of November 12.
- At 08:30 on November 12, more than 160 communities in Rivne Oblast remained without electricity.
- Power outages affected communities in Rivne and Sarny districts, including Kostopil.
- Several cars were reportedly destroyed in Sarny district.
- Critical infrastructure switched to backup power from generators.
- No deaths or injuries were reported in the initial information.
- Work at the strike sites had been completed by the morning of November 12.
Why it matters
The strike disrupted electricity across more than 160 communities in two districts, forced critical infrastructure to rely on generators and damaged several vehicles in Sarny district. Despite the extensive damage to infrastructure, no deaths or injuries were reported in the initial information.
What happened
Russian forces struck energy infrastructure, businesses, and residential areas in Rivne Oblast during the night of November 12. Power outages followed in populated areas of Rivne and Sarny districts, including Kostopil. By 08:30, more than 160 communities across the region were still without electricity, while several cars were reportedly destroyed in Sarny district. Critical infrastructure switched to generator power. Rescue services and other agencies completed work at the strike sites by the morning, and energy workers continued restoring electricity.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian reporting emphasized the damage to energy infrastructure, businesses, and homes, as well as the scale of the power outages. Officials also highlighted the use of generators, energy restoration work and the absence of reported casualties, with information from local authorities and Ukrainian officials at the center of the coverage.
Background
Emergency services and other agencies completed work at the strike sites by the morning of November 12. Energy workers were restoring electricity in communities across Rivne Oblast.