Main points
- Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities led to emergency power outages in some regions of Ukraine.
- Energy professionals are working to stabilize power supply, and emergency shutdowns will be canceled after the situation in the power system normalizes.
Emergency shutdowns have been introduced in some regions of Ukraine / Collage of Channel 24
The enemy continues to massively attack critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. As a result of the strikes, the situation in the power system remains difficult – emergency power outages have been introduced in some regions.
This was reported by Ukrenergo.
Some regions are switching to emergency power outages: what is known?
Emergency power outages will be in effect in a number of regions of Ukraine on Wednesday, January 28. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
Ukrenergo noted that in regions where emergency shutdowns have been introduced, previously published schedules will not be valid. Energy workers are working in an intensified mode to stabilize energy supply.
Emergency shutdowns will be canceled after the situation in the power system normalizes. At the same time, the company urges consumers to use electricity sparingly if it is restored.
Important! The situation in the power system may change. Follow the messages on the pages of the distribution system operator (oblenergo) in your region.
What is the current situation in Ukraine's energy system?
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Director of the Center for Energy Research Oleksandr Kharchenko told Channel 24 that the energy situation in Ukraine is generally under control. The most difficult situation is currently in Kyiv, Kyiv region, Odessa region and Kryvyi Rih. However, after improving weather conditions, the energy system is expected to be restored in the coming weeks.
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Ukraine is not threatened with a total blackout, as currently in some regions, power outages are minimal or non-existent.
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Finland is helping Ukraine restore its energy infrastructure. It is known that this country has transferred transformers, generators, mobile boilers, and other necessary equipment to us.