Blackout in Konotop enters fourth day with no end in sight

Konotop, a city in Sumy Oblast, faces its fourth day without electricity due to extensive damage from Russian drone strikes on October 24. Mayor Artem Semenikhin reported that there are no forecasts for restoring power, with schools and hospitals relying on generators. Water supply is severely limited, available only six hours daily. The recent attacks are part of a broader Russian strategy to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving many citizens without essential services. Energy officials highlight the systematic nature of these strikes, which hinder repair efforts amid ongoing air-raid alerts.