Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have left thousands of households without electricity, as a rare humanitarian ceasefire in the southern Kherson region came to an end on Sunday night.

The temporary truce, which had been implemented the previous week, was intended to provide a safe opportunity for civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region, one of the areas most affected by the ongoing conflict.

Although the ceasefire reportedly remained in place throughout its implementation, fighting continued in other parts of Ukraine, indicating that the temporary arrangement had not brought a wider halt to hostilities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed that Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in four regions of the country over the weekend, causing widespread disruption to electricity supplies and leaving thousands of homes without power.

Zelensky said emergency restoration efforts were underway, adding that electricity had been restored to some affected areas by Sunday.

The latest attacks have intensified concerns over the security of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which has repeatedly come under attack during the war. Damage to electricity facilities has continued to affect households, businesses and essential public services, particularly in communities already struggling with the consequences of the conflict.

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that another overnight Russian attack killed two people, including a 13-year-old girl, in the Vinnytsia region.

The deaths have further highlighted the dangers faced by civilians as Russian military operations continue to affect different parts of the country.

The humanitarian ceasefire in Kherson was considered significant because it provided a temporary window for residents to leave Oleshky, a city under Russian occupation where civilians have faced difficult living conditions and security threats.

However, its expiration has raised fresh concerns about the possibility of renewed attacks and the safety of residents who remain in the affected communities.

The latest developments underscore the continuing humanitarian consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war, which has been marked by repeated attacks on critical infrastructure, civilian casualties and large-scale displacement.

As the conflict persists, Ukrainian authorities are continuing efforts to restore electricity supplies, assess the damage caused by the attacks and provide assistance to affected residents.

The international community has also maintained calls for measures to protect civilians and critical infrastructure amid the prolonged hostilities between both countries.