💥 Attack

A thermal power plant in Voronezh, Russia was reportedly attacked overnight on Nov. 9, with residents hearing explosions and experiencing temporary power outages.

Voronezh, Voronezh Oblast
Likely Reported by 2 independent sources
Kyiv Independent Institute for the Study of War

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russian Telegram channels claimed that the Voronezh combined heat and power (CHP) plant—the city's main energy supplier for residential buildings and major industrial facilities—had been attacked.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Footage circulated by Exilenova+ appeared to show an explosion at the plant.

Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation Head implied Ukrainian forces struck Voronezh CHPP and Taganrog substation

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Extracted: 2026-02-20T11:50:07.320Z

Source story: explosions-rock-voronezh-amid-reports-of-power-plant-attack