Russia, Moscow: Parts of Moscow were left without power after reported drone strikes hit the city, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents in darkness during freezing winter conditions.
Footage shared on social media shows entire tower blocks without electricity, with street lamps also knocked out in some areas. Mobile generators were deployed to affected districts to restore power.
Reports indicate the blackout affected between 100,000 and 600,000 people, although exact numbers remain unverified. Some accounts suggest a substation fire, possibly triggered by a drone strike, caused the disruption.
Authorities say several unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted before reaching central parts of the city. Despite this, power outages persisted for several hours, with some residents also losing mobile signal.
The blackout reportedly disrupted operations at local airports and forced emergency crews to act quickly to restore electricity. Video footage shows large trucks delivering generators to darkened neighbourhoods to ensure critical services could continue.
The strikes came amid snow-covered streets and freezing temperatures, adding to the challenges faced by residents and emergency teams.
Officials continue to investigate the full extent of the damage, and power restoration efforts are ongoing.
All information about affected residents and the scale of the blackout remains subject to verification.
Source: The US Sun
