The Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions suffered the most significant damage to their energy systems
Over the past week, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian energy and oil and gas facilities 94 times. In total, over two hundred incidents have been recorded, causing damage to infrastructure and power outages for consumers across nine regions. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine.
According to Artem Nekrasov, First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, the situation in the country’s energy system remains critical. Large-scale enemy strikes over the past 24 hours have caused new power outages in the Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Kirovohrad, Rivne, Cherkasy, and Kharkiv regions.
The most severe damage was recorded in the Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Due to critical damage to energy equipment, specialists have been forced to implement emergency power cuts, as electricity transmission capabilities in these regions are significantly restricted.
Stabilization of the energy system
To balance the energy system, consumption restriction schedules are being applied in several regions. In areas where emergency shutdowns are in effect due to voltage drops in the networks, planned schedules are temporarily not in use. A return to forecasted modes will only be possible after the stabilization of the infrastructure.
The ministry emphasizes that up-to-date information regarding power supply conditions and restriction schedules should be checked on the official resources of system operators in each specific region.
Casualties among energy workers
Restoration work is taking place under conditions of constant danger. An energy worker from Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region lost his life while performing his duties. In addition, another specialist was injured in the Kharkiv region following a drone attack on a substation.
The eOpora information portal continues to operate for the public. The portal provides advice on preparing for the winter period and explains the terms for obtaining state aid and support.
Photo: Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
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