Russian attack on Ternopil: infrastructure hit, parts of city left without power and water
Russian forces conducted a strike on the city of Ternopil on the night of 5-6 June. Industrial and infrastructure facilities have been damaged, part of the city has been left without electricity and water supply has been disrupted due to the attack.
Source: Ternopil Mayor Serhii Nadal
Details: Nadal said the Russians had hit industrial and infrastructure facilities in the city. All the appropriate services are working at the scene and the aftermath of the attack is being dealt with.
Quote: "Part of Ternopil is without electricity. Water pressure across the city is reduced due to power outages. There may be no water pressure on upper floors. Restoration work is ongoing."
Details: Viacheslav Nehoda, Head of Ternopil Oblast Military Administration, reported that "today the enemy conducted the biggest aerial attack on the oblast".
"Many hits were recorded. Firefighting and damage assessment efforts have begun," he wrote.
Background:
Ternopil was being attacked by Russian drones throughout the night. Several explosions occurred in the city at around 03:20.
At 04:20, Ukraine's Air Force reported Russian cruise missiles heading towards Ternopil.
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