Russian forces struck CHPP-5 and two substations in Kharkiv City, prompting Ukrainian officials to declare a local state of emergency and leaving over 200,000 consumers without power.
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Struck CHPP-5 and two substations in Kharkiv City
Prompted declaration of local state of emergency
Left over 200,000 consumers without power
Russia carried out its heaviest attack on Ukraine's energy sector since the start of the year on the night of 2-3 February
Eight Ukrainian oblasts came under attack
Kharkiv's combined heat and power plant No. 5 was damaged
The Kharkivska electrical substation was damaged
The Zaliutyne electrical substation was damaged
The attacks caused a local-level man-made emergency in Kharkiv and Kharkiv Oblast
Russia targeted Kharkiv's energy infrastructure
Ihor Terekhov stated the goal was to inflict maximum damage and leave the city without heat in extreme cold
Ukrainian Armed Forces regained positions in Kupiansk on Feb 3
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