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Russian drones strike substation near Kryvyi Rih

Russian Geran-2 drones with electro-optical guidance have struck a 150 kV electrical substation in the Kryvyi Rih area.

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Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
Updated
Friday, 17 April 2026 at 13:57 UTC
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Russian forces have conducted a drone strike targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Footage from objective monitoring shows Russian Geran-2 drones, equipped with electro-optical guidance, striking a 150 kV substation in the Kryvyi Rih area. The attack is part of a sustained Russian campaign to degrade Ukraine's power grid and disrupt civilian life. This strike follows recent large-scale attacks on other Ukrainian power facilities, including the Chernihiv Thermal Power Plant.
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