Russian attack on Ukraine causes outages in three oblasts
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14 November, 11:14
Russian attack on Ukraine causes outages in three oblasts. Stock photo: Ihor Taburets
A Russian airstrike on Ukraine's power system has left parts of Donetsk, Kyiv and Odesa oblasts without power supply.
Source: Ukraine's Ministry of Energy
Details: The ministry reported that power engineers are carrying out rapid repairs at damaged facilities. The ministry did not say whether power supply restrictions will be tightened on 14 November, while Ukrenergo, Ukraine's state-owned electricity transmission operator, said that planned schedules remain in force.
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Quote: "We call on consumers to use electricity sparingly throughout the day, especially during peak hours in the morning and evening. This helps reduce the load on the system."
Background:
- Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko has said that the capital's power supply system was damaged in the Russian attack.
- On 14 November, scheduled power outages will be in effect in most oblasts of Ukraine.
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