Energy officials report Russian "act of genocide" in Chernihiv Oblast: power outage schedules in effect

Russian forces conducted an "act of genocide" against the population of Chernihiv Oblast on the night of 3-4 October, damaging several key power supply facilities during a drone attack.

Source: Chernihivoblenergo, Chernihiv's distribution system operator

Details: Emergency outages have affected around 50,000 consumers.

Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration has not yet reported any direct hits.

Meanwhile, the oblast is following a schedule of power outages.

Quote: "The principle involves a three-hours-on, three-hours-off system (three hours with electricity, then three without). We are doing everything possible to prevent any additional outages, regardless of the situation.

Moreover, we hope that the outages will be eased, especially when peak hours are over."

Background: The city of Chernihiv came under a Russian drone attack on the night of 3-4 October. The strikes caused a fire.

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