Russian bombardment in southern Ukraine has cut electricity to thousands of people, officials said, amid a halt to a brief humanitarian ceasefire in the Kherson region.
Ceasefire and evacuations
The temporary truce, described by local sources as a rare humanitarian pause, had been put in place to enable civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky. The evacuation operation proceeded while the ceasefire was in effect, but the pause ended and military strikes resumed.
Power outages and wider impact
The resumption of attacks was accompanied by widespread power outages that left thousands without electricity. Loss of power in conflict zones can disrupt essential services and complicate relief operations, heightening concerns for civilians who are already displaced or sheltering in damaged areas.
Humanitarian concern
The brief ceasefire underlined the acute vulnerability of civilians in occupied and front-line towns. While the truce allowed some people to leave Oleshky, the end of the pause and the subsequent strikes have renewed uncertainty about access and safety for residents and evacuees in Kherson and surrounding areas.