Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say
Emergency power outages have been reported in the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. The local governor stated that critical infrastructure remains operational despite the blackouts. Meanwhile, drone attacks have targeted various regions in Russia, prompting defensive measures and resulting in injuries in Ukraine's Sumy region.
- ▪Emergency power blackouts were reported in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine.
- ▪The local governor claimed that critical infrastructure was functioning normally.
- ▪Drone attacks have led to power outages in nine areas of the Southern Kherson region.
- ▪Russian defense systems intercepted multiple drones targeting Moscow and nearby regions.
- ▪Eleven people were injured in Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks, including a child.
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The Russia-controlled part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region was experiencing emergency power blackouts on Friday (May 22, 2026), Russia-installed Governor Yevgeny Balitsky was quoted as saying by the Kommersant newspaper.However, critical infrastructure was working as usual, he said, without providing further details, according to Kommersant. Separately, the Russia-appointed head of the parts of the Southern Kherson region held by Russian forces, Vladimir Saldo, said on Telegram that nine areas were cut off the power grid after drone attacks.
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