In Ukraine, due to the shelling of the Russian Federation, massive power outages: how many subscribers are without electricity

Russian missile strikes have caused large-scale power and water outages in a number of regions of Ukraine. Millions of people were left without electricity, and in some localities there are problems with water. Critical infrastructure facilities in the Rivne, Lviv, Volyn, Zhytomyr, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnitsky and Kherson regions were affected.

Rivne region

As a result of the missile attack on the energy infrastructure, 681 settlements were left without power supply , which is more than 280 thousand subscribers. In the region, there were interruptions in water supply — in Rovno and 11 other villages Water is supplied with reduced pressure, and in 10 settlements it does not exist at all. Distance learning has been introduced in educational institutions of Rivne and part of the Rivne region. 

A mobile "point of invincibility"has been deployed near residential buildings near the damaged object.

Lviv region

Due to the morning missile attack and the introduction of hourly shutdown schedules, 523 thousand subscribers remain without power supply, said Maxim Kozitsky, head of RMA. 

Zhytomyr

The City was left without electricity due to an enemy strike. Water disposal facilities are connected to generators. If the power supply is not restored before 18:00, water supply facilities will also be connected to alternative power sources. 

Ivano-Frankivsk Region

Due to the attack of Russian troops, critical infrastructure was damaged. Emergency power outages have been introduced in the region.

Khmelnitchina

Air defense forces shot down three missiles over the region, but partially de-energized Shepetovsky and Khmelnitsky Districts. The utility room was also damaged. 

Volyn

After the impact on critical infrastructureand without electricity, about 215 thousand subscribers were left. Additional "points of invincibility"are being opened in the region. 

Kherson

Due to heavy shelling , The City was left without electricity, and there is a risk of interruptions in water supply. Electric transport does not work in the city. 

Emergency services are working in all affected regions to eliminate the consequences of attacks.

emergency blackouts will continue until the evening

General Director of the energy supply company Yasno Sergey Kovalenko said that due to the Russian attack on energy facilities in Ukraine, emergency power outages were introduced, which can last until 20:00 on Thursday. 

There are emergency shutdowns in the country due to the enemy's strike on our energy sector. There is no end yet, as well as details. The situation in the power system is complicated. According to Ukrenergo's forecast, blackouts will last until 20:00, but this is only an approximate time.

He noted that the shutdown schedules are not yet valid, but if possible, the network will distribute groups of outages. Critical infrastructure remains with light.