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On November 18, power supply restrictions are introduced in Ukraine due to damage to power facilities. From 6:00 to 22:00, two rounds of blackouts will be in effect simultaneously.

On November 18, all regions will be forced to apply consumption restrictions. This was reported by Ukrenergo, UNN writes.

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It is reported that from 6:00 to 22:00 there will be two simultaneous outages

The reason for the temporary return of restrictions is the damage to power facilities during today's massive missile and drone attack

– Ukrenergo said.

They added that power engineers are working to eliminate the consequences of the accident to return the equipment damaged by the enemy to operation as soon as possible.

The exact schedules of outages can be found on the website and official pages of your distribution system operator.

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Overnight, russia launched a massive attack on electricity generation and transmission facilities across Ukraine.

During the attack, russia shelled DTEK's thermal power plants, severely damaging equipment. According to the IAEA, after massive missile strikes by Russia, Ukrainian NPPs reduced electricity production due to damage to substations.

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A drone strike damaged a factory on Nov. 17 in the Russian city of Izhevsk, more than 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) from the Ukrainian border, according to Alexander Brechalov, head of Russia's Udmurt Republic.

The factory produces air defense systems, radars, and other equipment for the Russian military, said Andrii Kovalenko, the head of the counter-disinformation department at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.

"Uknown drones attacked the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol in Russia. There, Russia produces the Tor air defense systems, as well as radars and other components," Kovalenko wrote on his Telegram channel.

Brechalov reported an explosion and a "drone crash" at an unnamed "factory workshop" on the city's Lenina Street. One person was injured, and the crash damaged the facility's windows, the official claimed, adding that there "was no serious damage."

Citing local residents, the Russian Telegram channel Astra also reported that the 300th production unit of the Kupol defense plant, standing at the intersection of Lenina and 40 Let Pobedy streets, was targeted.

The claims could not be independently verified. Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) says it cannot provide any information at the moment in response to the Kyiv Independent's request for comment.

Izhevsk is the regional center of the Udmurt Republic, lying in central Russia west of the Ural Mountains. This would mark the first drone attack against the region during the entire war.

Throughout the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has carried out a number of long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory, primarily targeting the country's oil and defense industries.

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Servicewoman Natalia Grabarchuk successfully destroyed a Russian cruise missile from the Igla man-portable air defense system. It was her first combat launch after 5 months of training at the training center.

On the morning of November 17, soldier Natalia Grabarchuk, who in civilian life was a kindergarten teacher, destroyed a cruise missile from an Igla MANPADS during a massive Russian attack.

This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, UNN reports.

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It was her first combat launch, and her first hit. Natalia completed a 5-month training course at the training center, mastered various types of portable air defense systems

– the message says.

Natalia herself said that when the enemy missile appeared in front of her, she rejected all emotions and excitement.

I made hundreds of training launches on simulators. And then – the first combat launch and hit the target. The man-portable air defense system weighs about 18 kilograms, and the responsibility is also a burden. I am very glad that I managed to do it. After the combat work, I let my emotions run wild. Our mobile firing team includes female soldiers. We make every effort to achieve the result, give our all

– the woman said.

The Air Force said that Natalia Hrabarchuk was a preschool teacher in civilian life. Since 2021, she has been an anti-aircraft gunner of the anti-aircraft missile unit of the Galician-Volyn Radio Technical Brigade of the West Air Command.

The footage shows a woman on the roof of a building “guiding” an enemy target, and then firing an IGLA MANPADS that hits the enemy target.

Gotcha. I got you, Natasha, I got you

– a voiceover is heard.

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Russia fired about 120 missiles and 90 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed more than 140 targets, but there was damage to energy infrastructure and deaths.

Ukraine's international partners have denounced Russia's most recent mass aerial strike launched against the country on Nov. 17.

"As we approach 1000 days since the large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia shows it has no intention of ceasing its aggression," said Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp.

Russia launched 120 missiles and 90 drones against Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure and residential areas across the country in what became one of the largest attacks during the war.

"The Netherlands will continue to support Ukraine in every way: politically, militarily, financially, and morally," Veldkamp said on X.

"Norway condemns this illegal war and continues to #StandWithUkraine, providing arms and support against Russia’s aggression," Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in the wake of the attack.

According to U.S. Ambassador to Kyiv Bridget A. Brink, the attack underscores how "Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine threatens the security of all of Europe."

Moldova's recently re-elected president, Maia Sandu, joined the condemnations, saying, "Weaponizing winter to freeze a nation into submission is cruel and unacceptable. Moldova stands with Ukraine."

Ukraine's neighbor Moldova has felt the effect of Russian attacks more directly, with missile and drone wreckage being discovered on Moldovan territory on several occasions.

Russia's latest barrage of missile strikes marks the first mass missile attack on Kyiv in over 2 months, with Russia instead utilizing more frequent drone strikes in recent months to attack the capital.

Moscow targeted "power generation and transmission facilities throughout Ukraine," according to Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.

"The transmission system operator has urgently introduced emergency shutdowns," Halushchenko said. Officials have been warning that Russia may resume strikes on the energy grid as temperatures drop, mirroring the strategy used in the spring and summer of this year and in the autumn-winter season of 2022-2023.

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As a result of Russia's morning attack in Odesa region, critical infrastructure has been disrupted. We have deployed 445 stabilization points in the region, and 300 more are ready to go.

The head of the Odesa regional state administration, Oleh Kiper, spoke about the consequences of the morning Russian attack on Odesa, UNN reports .

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He clarified that the situation is complicated.

Many places in the region have no heat, electricity or water supply. All services are involved to restore water supply and heat to homes and critical infrastructure within a few hours. As for electricity, we are currently working with all services to restore it as soon as possible

– He says.

Kiper added that 445 points of invincibility have been deployed so far.

More than 300 more have been prepared. We will analyze the situation in the region and after 2 p.m. I will report on the current state of affairs

– He clarified.

Kiper also expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the morning attack in Odesa.

"We are still clearing the rubble, and the data is being clarified. I will provide you with the exact information later," he added.

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UNN reported that as a result of the Russian attack on Odesa region, two people were killed and a 17-year-old boy was wounded. Seven houses were damaged in the region, and there were problems with communications, which are gradually being restored.

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