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Power outages hit all districts of Kherson Region — energy company

Power engineers and emergency services are working at the scene

GENICHESK, May 2. /TASS/. Power supply has been shut down due to an emergency in all districts of the Kherson Region, Khersonenergo energy company reported.

According to Khersonenergo, electricity supply was fully cut in 11 districts and partially disrupted in three others.

Power engineers and emergency services are working at the scene, doing everything possible to restore electricity as quickly as possible, Governor Vladimir Saldo said on his Telegram channel. A drone attack threat has been announced in the region.

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Gulf management to be aligned with command of Iran’s supreme leader — IRGC Navy

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Bulgarian MEP sees EU sabotaging attempts to normalize ties with Russia

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