According to the head of the Ministry of Energy Herman Galushchenko, as a result of the massive missile attack by the criminal army of the Russian Federation in the morning of August 26, the situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult.
Points of attention
- Following the Russian attack on Ukraine's energy facilities, the Ministry of Energy assesses the challenging situation in the country's energy system.
- The massive missile attack by the Russian Federation has led to significant damages in infrastructure, disruptions in electricity and water supply, and injuries to individuals in various regions.
- Emergency measures are being implemented to restore energy supply and ensure citizen safety, including the engagement of Unbreakable Points for phone recharging during power outages.
- NEC 'Ukrenergo' has been forced to introduce emergency power outages, complicating the energy situation in Ukraine, with companies already working on solutions to address the consequences of the attacks.
- Local reports from regions like Lviv and Kyiv highlight problems with light and water supply due to the enemy attack, leading to power outages, delays in commuter traffic, and temporary suspension of water supply in certain districts.
What is known about the situation in the energy system after the massive missile attack of the Russian Federation
The enemy is once again terrorizing all of Ukraine with missiles. Energy is under the spotlight. The enemy has no plans to deprive Ukrainians of electricity, Galushchenko emphasized.
The minister noted that the operator of the power system NEC "Ukrenergo" was forced to introduce emergency power outages.
The situation is complicated, the consequences of the attacks are being clarified. Energy companies are already working on their liquidation, Galushchenko assured.
What is known about the situation in the regions after the massive attack by the Russian Federation
The head of Lviv OV Maksym Kozytsky reported that the Russians attacked energy facilities in the region, as a result of which there were problems with light in the region.
Due to power outages in several regions of Ukraine in connection with a large-scale attack by the enemy, reserve diesel locomotives were withdrawn. Commuter traffic by electric trains still has delays.
"Kyivvodokanal" warned about the lack of water supply in a number of districts of the city due to the loss of electricity.
As a result of the Russian massive attack on Ukraine, which began this morning, water supply was temporarily suspended in Zhytomyr.
The Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko notes that several districts are experiencing power outages. According to him, this is related to problems in the all-Ukrainian energy network.
In addition, there are problems with water supply on the right bank of the capital. They are associated with light interruptions.
Kyivvodokanal notes that there is no water supply in the Shevchenkiv, Svyatoshyn, Solomyan and Holosiiv districts.
KOVA representatives said that infrastructure facilities were damaged, and one person was also injured. She was taken to one of the district medical facilities.
We also record damage to private houses as a result of falling fragments of downed enemy targets in 4 districts. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in Kyiv Oblast by order of Ukrenergo. The head of KOVA instructed the districts and communities to quickly start the work of Points of Invincibility, so that people have a place to recharge their phones, the message states.
