During an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for The Guardian at the Mariinsky Palace in the capital, the lights went out. This was reported by the British publication, which also published a corresponding video, informs UNN.
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It is noted that the lights went out just a few seconds after Zelenskyy sat down to talk to the journalist. However, after the palace's backup generator was turned on, the lights came back on.
"These are our living conditions. It's normal. We have power fluctuations in Kyiv, just like everywhere else."
He added that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is carrying out "terrorist attacks" on Ukraine's energy system, killing civilians and leaving them without light and water.
"He cannot create tension in our society in any other way."
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Energy workers are gradually stabilizing and restoring the operation of thermal power plants after a massive attack by the Russian Federation with ballistic missiles, but the electricity deficit persists. Hourly blackouts are being applied in most regions of Ukraine, with the most difficult situation in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
Kyiv faced 70% power outages on November 909.11.25, 18:21 • [views_14817]