Massive blows to the power system
Mayor of Kharkiv Igor Terekhov reported that on the night of 8 November Russian troops have launched another large-scale attack on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine.
Kamikaze missiles and drones Shahed They attacked energy facilities in different regions of the country, including Kharkiv.
«Missiles and Shaheds were flying at power facilities to keep the lights off in our homes,“ Terekhov wrote.
Kharkiv without power: situation in the city
Due to significant damage to the power grid Electricity shortage in Kharkiv.
Company. «Ukrenergo» introduced emergency shutdowns, to stabilise the current supply.
In a number of districts of the city there are interruptions in water supply, caused by a lack of voltage, however Utilities resume operation of systems as soon as they are stabilised.
Operation of transport and shelters
Kharkiv Metro operates in cover mode, providing shelter for residents in times of alarm.
Movement electric transport is temporarily suspended, Buses run instead of trams and trolleybuses.
«The city is keeping the situation under control,» Terekhov said.
The scale of the impact in Ukraine
According to the mayor, a similar situation is observed all over Ukraine - from Lviv to Sumy, Odesa to Chernihiv, where power engineers are eliminating the consequences of a massive wave of Russian attacks.
A new company was opened in Kharkiv 101 Point of Invincibility, where residents can get warmth, light, hot tea and support.
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