Emergency power outages in effect in part of Kyiv due to Russian attacks

Emergency power outages have been applied in some districts of Kyiv on 22 October due to the damage to energy equipment done by Russian overnight strikes. Schedules are currently not in effect in these areas.

Source: Artem Nekrasov, First Deputy Minister of Energy

Details: Scheduled outages will take place after the situation in the power system stabilises. Specific timeframes and a list of districts were not provided.

The Ministry of Energy noted that Russian attacks, prolonged air-raid warnings, and the threat of repeated strikes are complicating the work of repair crews.

Up-to-date information on changes in power supply is published by distribution system operators.

Background: On the night of 21-22 October, the Russians attacked Ukraine with Iskander-M, S-400, Zircon and Oniks missiles and 210 drones, the city of Kyiv has been the main target of the attack. Air defences have destroyed 181 UAVs.

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