Power outages began in a number of Ukrainian cities due to a mass attack by Russia on August 26. Emergency blackouts have also been introduced in some cities.
Points of attention
- Ukrainian cities face interruptions in electricity supply due to a massive attack by the Russian Federation.
- Cities affected by power outages include Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Khmelnytskyi, Odesa and others.
- Some cities have already introduced emergency blackouts due to shelling of energy facilities.
- The Russian attack led to blackouts in various regions of Ukraine, as well as the suspension of electric transport.
- The situation remains tense, as the Russian missile attack on Ukraine continues, leading to serious consequences for the civilian population.
Russia attacked energy facilities during the missile attack on Ukraine
In particular, power outages are reported in Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Khmelnytskyi, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk region and other cities.
Mayor of Kyiv Vitaly Klychno reported that the lights went out in several districts of the capital.
There are power outages in several districts of the capital. As experts note, this is related to problems in the all-Ukrainian energy network, Klitschko wrote.
Director General of Yasno, Serhiy Kovalenko, reported that the energy system is being shelled in Kyiv and Dnipro, which is why there is no light.
The exact cause will be determined after the alarm is over. Be safe, he said, adding that emergency blackouts were used in Kyiv.
Due to shelling, power outages are also observed in Odesa . at the same time, due to a blackout in the city, the operation of electric transport was temporarily suspended.
There is also no electricity supply in Brovary due to Russian shelling. The mayor of the city Ihor Sapozhko called on the citizens to remain calm.
In Mykolaiv, emergency power outage schedules were introduced due to a mass attack.
In addition, DTEK reported that emergency blackouts are being introduced in the Dnipropetrovsk region .
DTEK reported that Ukrenergo issued an order to introduce emergency power outages.
Please note that during emergency shutdowns, schedules that can be predicted in advance do not work. Energy workers throughout the country work 24/7 to restore light in the homes of Ukrainians.
What is known about the Russian missile attack on Ukraine on August 26
On August 26, the Russians attack Ukraine on a large scale with attack drones and cruise missiles. An air alert has been declared throughout the country. Air defense forces are working.
As noted by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 6 Russian Tu-22M3 aircraft are in the air.
Explosions rang out in a number of cities. In addition, it is currently known that the Russian army attacked an industrial facility in the Poltava region, and there are casualties among the civilian population.
Currently, the Russian missile attack on Ukraine continues.
