Russian drones strike substation near Kryvyi Rih

Russian Geran drones have destroyed a 150 kV electrical substation in the Kryvyi Rih area of Ukraine.

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Location

Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

Updated

Friday, 17 April 2026 at 23:20 UTC

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Russian forces have conducted a drone strike targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure near Kryvyi Rih. Footage shows Russian Geran-2 drones, equipped with electro-optical guidance, striking and destroying a 150 kV electrical substation. The attack is part of Russia's ongoing campaign to degrade Ukraine's power grid and civilian energy supply.

e/eineurope · topic · T-00481cycle Friday, 17 April 2026 at 23:20 UTC · first reported 17 Apr