Utilities in Sumy have switched to backup power due to the drone attack
This is reported by Kyiv24
On the night of August 27, the city of Sumy suffered a massive airstrike from Russian occupiers who used strike drones. This attack resulted in widespread disruptions to electricity and water supply, however, there have been no casualties among the civilian population.
The acting mayor of Sumy, Artem Kobzar, informed the public about the situation via social media, noting that there is no panic among residents and that the residential sector has not been affected.
“The night in our city is restless again — the enemy is attacking with ‘Shaheds’. There have been no hits in residential areas,” wrote Artem Kobzar.
Infrastructure Damage and Emergency Services Actions
The head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleg Grygorov, clarified that the main strike targeted the outskirts of the Sumy community. According to preliminary information, there are no fatalities or injuries, but important municipal infrastructure facilities have been significantly damaged as a result of the attack. Emergency services are working at the strike sites to eliminate the consequences of the shelling and restore power supply.
Water Supply Schedule and Restrictions
The municipal enterprise “Mykvodokanal” reported that all their facilities are without electricity. The water utility is switching its networks to emergency backup power to ensure at least partial water supply for residents. On August 27, water in Sumy will be supplied according to a special schedule with reduced pressure: from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Due to the shutdown of booster pumps, residents on the upper floors of apartment buildings will temporarily be without water supply.