On Friday, 30 October, a Russian drone damaged high-voltage power lines in the Boryspil community in the Kyiv region. As a result of the morning attack, the town of Boryspil and the villages within the community were left without electricity. The damage to the energy infrastructure caused a widespread power cut. Power company staff have already begun emergency repair work.
There was a power cut in Boryspil and the villages in the community
As a result of the Russian attack, high-voltage power lines supplying electricity to the settlements in the Boryspil community were damaged. Due to the damage to the power networks, there was a power cut in Boryspil and the villages that make up the community.
The power cut is due to an emergency following shelling, rather than just during scheduled hourly power cuts.
When will the electricity supply be restored?
Specialists from the energy services have begun repairing the damaged power lines.
At present, no exact time has been given for when power will be restored. This will depend on the extent of the damage and the progress of the emergency repair work.
Residents of the community are advised to keep an eye on updates from the electricity network operator and the local authorities.
