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Ukrainian Drones Strike Sovietskaya Substation in Volgograd, Causing Power Outages

Aug 5, 2024, 07:02 AM

An electrical substation in Volgograd, Russia, formerly known as Stalingrad, was struck by Ukrainian drones overnight, causing explosions and a fire. The damage to the Sovietskaya substation led to power outages in parts of the city. Russian media reported that the incident caused significant power issues. Photos of the explosion and fire have been circulated.