28 Nov 2024 | 07:44 AM UTC
Ukraine: Drone and missile attacks cause utility outages, likely casualties in multiple areas Nov. 28
Drone and missile attacks cause utility outages and likely casualties in multiple areas of Ukraine Nov. 28.
Air defense units and emergency crews are responding to a significant Russian drone and missile attack strikes across multiple areas of the country Nov. 28. According to Ukrainian government statements, air strikes targeted cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Lutsk, Rivne, and officials reported further explosions in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Lviv, Sumy, Vinnytsia, and Volyn regions. The Energy Minister has declared widespread power cuts to protect the power infrastructure. Authorities have started to release details of casualties and damage, and will likely update this information in the coming hours. As of 09:00, there are no further air raid warnings in place.
Emergency response operations will likely continue through Nov. 28, as crews investigate damage and repair facilities. Authorities will likely continue with emergency shutdowns of multiple energy generation and transmission facilities, resulting in widespread blackouts. Further air strikes and air defense operations are possible.
Shelter in place or proceed to the nearest bomb shelter until authorities give the all-clear. Stay away from windows and exterior walls if officials report incoming rocket or drone fire. Follow the instructions of local security personnel, especially when instructed to seek refuge in air-raid shelters. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations. Do not approach suspected unexploded ordnance.
