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Drone Barrage Knocks Out Power in Slavutych and Chernihiv

Officials call it a systematic effort to cripple energy service.

Overview

  • Ukrainian authorities report 154 drones struck overnight on 20–21 March, including about 90 Shahed loitering munitions.
  • Slavutych lost centralized electricity supply, leaving roughly 21,000 residents without power.
  • Critical facilities were switched to backup power in Slavutych, with heat and water service maintained and communications still functioning.
  • Chernihiv experienced a complete blackout, and regional trains were delayed due to a loss of voltage in the catenary system.
  • Local leaders say the attacks aim to deprive civilians of electricity, heating, and water, as energy crews work at maximum capacity and invincibility centres assist residents.