The aftermath of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhiy Ovcharyshyn, «NikVesti»
More than a hundred thousand people in Mykolaiv were left without heating as a result of a Russian Shahed drones strike.
This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
«Of course, repair teams are actively working to restore heating to Mykolaiv. We will continue to work together with our partners to strengthen our defences against such attacks. And all partners need to work equally actively at all levels to prevent Russia from dragging out this war or making the threat to life permanent», Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote.
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Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
The aftermath of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhiy Ovcharyshyn, «NikVesti»
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhiy Ovcharyshyn, «NikVesti»
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Consequences of the night attack on Mykolaiv on 16 February, photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVesti
Shelling of Mykolaiv on 16 February: what is known
On 16 February, at 0:50 a.m., the first explosion occurred in Mykolaiv. Later it became known that the city was under attack by drones. By 1:42 a.m., six more explosions had occurred in Mykolaiv.
In the morning, the head of the Mykolaiv regional military administration, Vitalii Kim, said that the strike had damaged critical infrastructure and apartment buildings. At least four shops, a catering facility and office premises were also damaged.
In addition, a 64-year-old man was injured in the attack. He was hospitalised and his condition is currently assessed as satisfactory.
Later, it became known that as a result of the nighttime Russian shelling , some residents of the city were left without heat supply.
According to the mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, work is underway to assess the damage and restore heat supply. 46,000 customers are currently without heat supply.
In addition, due to Russian shelling, Central Avenue in Mykolaiv will be partially blocked in the area of Malaya Morska Street.
Mr Sienkevych added that traffic on the avenue from the bus station is unaffected. In the direction of the Bus Station, trolleybuses will run along Velyka Morska Street through the Arkasivske Ring to Sadova Street and then along the route.