After massive Russian attack on power grid, consumption restrictions introduced in Ukraine - Ministry of Energy
On the night of 30 October, Russia carried out a massive combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
According to the Ministry of Energy, Due to the consequences of the shelling, all regions of the country have introduced measures to limit electricity consumption.
«Due to damage to the energy infrastructure across the country, from 08:00 to 19:00 on 30 October, electricity consumption restriction schedules for household and industrial consumers will be in place,» the Ministry of Energy said.
New damage to power facilities
For preliminary information, power system damage was recorded in several regions, In particular, in the central, southern and western regions.
Damaged substations, transformers and power lines, The power supply was partially cut off in some settlements.
Power engineers are already working to eliminate the consequences of the shelling, and distribution system operators cook scheduled outages, to balance the power grid.
Context.
Russia's massive attacks on energy infrastructure have been going on since autumn 2022.
Restoration of the damaged facilities is complicated by a shortage of equipment and constant drone attacks.
Ukrainian authorities call on citizens use electricity rationally, especially in the evening.
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