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Russia Drops Glide Bomb on Kherson CHP Plant, Causing Severe Damage

Russian forces launched a glide bomb strike on the Kherson Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Ukraine, resulting in significant damage. The attack, reported by both Ukrinform and TAP.info.tn, disrupted critical infrastructure in the region. Naftogaz confirmed the damage, highlighting the strategic impact of the strike.

On August 26, 2026, Russian forces targeted the Kherson CHP plant with a glide bomb, according to Ukrinform. The strike caused severe damage to the facility, which is a key energy and heating hub for the area. TAP.info.tn reported the same event, referring to the plant as a heating plant and citing Naftogaz for the confirmation. While Ukrinform specified the weapon type as a glide bomb, TAP.info.tn did not provide details on the weapon used, focusing instead on the plant’s function and Naftogaz’s statement.

Where Sources Diverge

Ukrinform specifies the type of weapon used (glide bomb) and the location (Kherson CHP plant), while TAP.info.tn refers to the plant as a heating plant and attributes the report to Naftogaz.

ukrinform

Russians drop glide bomb on Kherson CHP plant, causing severe damage

tunis-afrique-presse

Russian attack damages heating plant in Ukraine's Kherson, Naftogaz says

Timelines

Russia-Ukraine WarRussia-Ukraine War: Military Operations

Sources

StateUkrinformAug 26, 01:19 PM
Russians drop glide bomb on Kherson CHP plant, causing severe damage - Ukrinform

Russians drop glide bomb on Kherson CHP plant, causing severe damage  Ukrinform

WireTunis Afrique PresseAug 26, 01:11 PM
Russian attack damages heating plant in Ukraine's Kherson, Naftogaz says - TAP.info.tn

Russian attack damages heating plant in Ukraine's Kherson, Naftogaz says  TAP.info.tn