Russia massively attacks energy facilities in Ukrainian regions on the morning of October 22, 2022

On the morning of October 22, 2022, explosions sounded in several Ukrainian regions. Local authorities report that Russia is attacking energy infrastructure facilities.

Khmelnytskyi region. Head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Military Administration confirmed the explosions in the region. As of 9 a.m. local time, there is no electricity in the city of Khmelnytskyi.

Rivne region. The mayor of Rivne reported that Russian troops hit the city’s critical infrastructure. There are power outages in the city. Rescuers are working.

Volyn region. The mayor of Lutsk confirmed attacks at the energy facility. A private house was damaged by the shock wave, one civilian received burns. The electricity went out in part of the city. There were explosions in the region too.

Kirovohrad region. According to the head of the regional military administration, Russian forces launched missile attacks on energy facilities in two districts. Business owners are urged to reduce electricity consumption.

Odesa region. Russians launched two missile strikes at an energy infrastructure facility. As a result, there is no electricity in several localities of Odesa district.

According to local authorities, Ukrainian air defense forces also shot down Russian missiles over Kyiv, Chernivtsi, and Lviv regions.