Russia’s morning attack causes disruptions in Ukraine’s energy system – Ukrainian officials
Source: Herman Halushchenko/Facebook
Ukraine’s energy sector is in critical condition following a massive missile strike by Russia on Monday, said energy minister Herman Halushchenko, adding that the full extent of the damage is still known/
“Once again, the enemy is terrorizing Ukraine with missile attacks, specifically targeting our energy infrastructure. The intent remains clear: to deprive Ukrainians of electricity,” Halushchenko wrote on Facebook.
The missile strikes prompted the national grid operator, Ukrenergo, to roll out emergency power outages. “The situation is severe, and the impact of the attacks is still being clarified. Energy teams are already working to address the damage,” the minister added.
In the Lviv region, Governor Maksym Kozytsky reported that energy facilities were targeted, which caused serious power supply issues. Several other regions are also experiencing electricity disruptions, causing delays in electric train services and the deployment of backup thermal trains.
Kyiv water company warned of water supply interruptions in some parts of the capital due to power outages. As of the latest update, water services have been restored.
Additionally, several stations on Kyiv’s metro system, including those on the Green and Red lines, have been temporarily closed due to power failures.
Energy authorities are continuing to assess the damage and are working to restore electricity and water services in the affected areas.
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