Chernihiv left without electricity and water after shelling - generators are working

Chernihiv is without power after shelling: power engineers run systems from generators

Damage to energy infrastructure

As a result of Russian shelling of Chernihiv and areas the city and the facilities of Chernihivoblenergo were de-energised«.
The attack led to a power outage, which resulted in The water utility switched to backup power from generators.

Water supply is being restored in stages

According to the company, water utility employees started to run pumping stations from alternative power sources.

«We are making every effort to ensure that water is supplied at a pressure level at the lower floors of multi-storey buildings. Please make water reserves in advance,» Chernihivoblenergo said.

The city also opened water taps, from which residents can draw water.

Water delivery

In some districts of Chernihiv, the following will be organised supply of technical and drinking water. The delivery schedule is to be published on the websites of the city council and municipal services.
Utilities say they are doing everything possible to restore power supply and stabilise the water supply system in the near future.

Context.

This is not the first time Chernihiv has been hit by an attack on its energy infrastructure. After previous attacks, it took several hours to two days to restore power, depending on the extent of the damage.