Russian troops shelled energy facilities in western Ukraine on Saturday, operator Ukrenergo said, as officials reported power outages in several parts of the country, AFP reports.

Bombing in UkrainePhoto: Aleksandru Buzitsa

Russian troops “carried out a new missile attack on energy facilities of main networks in the western regions of Ukraine,” Ukrenergo explained on social media, adding that “the scale of damage is comparable to or may exceed the consequences of the shelling on October 10.” -12″.

From October 10 to 20, Russia damaged more than 400 objects in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Prime Minister Denys Shmigal said that dozens of energy companies are among them. “The situation remains difficult, but under control,” Shmigal said, Interfax reports.