In Kyiv, specialists are managing to supply electricity to residents’ homes for an average of only 1.5-2 hours a day. DTEK reported this, according to Kyivshchyna 24/7. PromPolitInform reports.
DTEK noted that the capital is currently experiencing the most critical energy situation in Ukraine – the city’s infrastructure has suffered significant damage as a result of continuous Russian attacks that have been ongoing for over two months.
Energy companies note that they are unable to generate the required volumes of electricity or fully transmit it to consumers. To maintain the stability of the energy system, the strictest restrictions have been imposed throughout the country, and the usual power supply schedules are temporarily suspended.
“On the night of February 6-7, Russian troops launched another attack on Ukraine’s energy system. The shelling damaged two DTEK thermal power plants, as well as key high-voltage substations. Due to damage to these facilities, nuclear power plants were forced to reduce their load, resulting in the loss of a significant portion of available electricity. Currently, specialists from all energy companies—DTEK, Ukrenergo, Kyivteploenergo, Energoatom, and others—are working in an enhanced mode, making every effort to stabilize the situation,” the statement reads.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko instructed the heads of the capital’s district state administrations to ensure the uninterrupted operation of warming stations. District heads, in conjunction with city services, must ensure the connection of generators at these stations, the availability of fuel, and everything necessary for their operation.
In addition, temporary shelters were previously established in the city where residents can stay overnight. These locations are in place in the Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, and Desnyanskyi districts.
The addresses of warming stations and temporary shelters are published on the official websites of district state administrations, city authorities, and the State Emergency Service. It was also reported that the Kyiv region’s power grid is operating in recovery mode. As a result of the cascading failure, emergency power outages were implemented. Critical infrastructure in the region has now been restored, and power is being restored to homes gradually, taking into account the technical safety of the grid.
