In Slavic Village, Ohio, residents are dealing with widespread street light outages after thieves stole approximately 4,000 feet of copper power-line wire, impacting roughly 70 poles. Cleveland Public Power (CPP) is working to replace the stolen wire, but the neighborhood has been targeted multiple times in the past six months. The outages have created safety concerns for residents, including those in a senior building and those who use public transportation, and have even affected local youth sports practices. Officials are calling for a full investigation into the thefts.
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Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced missile attacks on Belgorod and the surrounding district, with air defense systems reportedly intercepting the missiles. Damage from falling debris caused a fire in Belgorod, prompting the potential for rolling blackouts. Social media reports suggest a strike on the Luch Thermal Power Plant, and indicate that streetlights are out across the city.
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Suspected sabotage caused a major power outage affecting Cannes and surrounding areas, plunging approximately 160,000 homes into darkness, including venues at the Cannes Film Festival. Investigations revealed arson at an electrical substation and damage to a pylon. Despite the disruption to screenings, the festival’s closing ceremony will proceed as scheduled thanks to a backup power system. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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A major power outage affected several regions of Chile, beginning after 3:00 PM. Areas from Arica y Parinacota to Los Lagos, including parts of the capital, experienced power loss. Consequently, a Risk Management Committee meeting was convened to address the situation and provide official reports. The situation remains ongoing.
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