Consequences of the attack on Mykolaiv on March 17, 2024/Photo: Hromadske Radio
On March 17, Russia launched an attack on Mykolaiv with two ballistic missiles, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries. Residential buildings, a gas pipeline, and transportation links suffered damage in the city. Restoration efforts are currently underway.
Yulia Vynnyk, a correspondent in the Mykolaiv region, reported this on Hromadske Radio.
«As of this morning, it was confirmed that the number of casualties had risen to nine, including an 11-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy. Unfortunately, one individual passed away as a result of the attack, a man who died yesterday in the hospital. Mykolaiv was targeted by two ballistic missiles, seven minutes apart, mirroring the scenario in Odesa two days prior. Mykolaiv had been enjoying a relatively peaceful period for quite some time, with no incidents for over a month. Therefore, yesterday’s attack was particularly shocking, with explosions heard across many parts of the city. Efforts are ongoing to address the aftermath of the attack.
The regional power company reported that miraculously, their networks were unharmed, and thus there were no reports of power outages from Mykolaiv residents. However, the gas networks sustained damage, including an underground low-pressure steel gas pipeline. Gas supply has been cut off to 16 houses as a result. Furthermore, the overhead power grid and tram tracks suffered severe damage, along with some outdoor lighting areas.
Mykolaivelectrotrans stated that repair work will continue over the next two days, with multiple utilities currently engaged in the process. We are meticulously documenting the damage as the eRestoration program is actively underway in the city, ensuring that all damages are recorded for residents to receive compensation from the state», — said Vynnyk.
Residents of Mykolaiv also expressed concerns about the water quality, which has been an ongoing issue during the full-scale war.
«Since around March 9, residents of Mykolaiv noticed an increase in saltiness in their tap water, with some areas even experiencing a yellowish tint. Unfortunately, water quality issues and pipeline breakages have become commonplace for us over the past two years. The water utility attributed the recent deterioration to both man-made and natural factors. Mykolaiv has over a hundred water treatment points, as well as wells at hospitals, schools, and other facilities. Residents have access to these points throughout the day without restrictions on water collection. The water quality from these sources is generally good, making it suitable for consumption. Additionally, there is a city program in place to reimburse residents for the repair of water intra-building networks», — the correspondent explained.