{"id":12609,"date":"2026-03-17T08:22:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T06:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=12609"},"modified":"2026-03-17T08:22:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T06:22:32","slug":"kuba-10-mln-lyudei-zalyshylysia-without-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/world\/kuba-10-mln-lyudei-zalyshylysia-without-light\/","title":{"rendered":"10 million Cubans left without electricity"},"content":{"rendered":"

A large-scale blackout occurred in Cuba, which resulted in more than 10 million people were left without electricity<\/strong>. The country's energy system was completely out of order after the supply of oil needed to run power plants was cut off.<\/p>\n

10 million Cubans left without power after power grid collapse<\/h2>\n

According to preliminary data, fuel problems arose after The US has blocked oil supplies to the country<\/strong>, This sharply limited the capabilities of the Cuban energy sector.<\/p>\n

What happened to the power system<\/h2>\n

Due to fuel shortages, power plants gradually began to shut down. As a result, there were complete collapse of the national power grid<\/strong>, which caused a power outage across the island.<\/p>\n

The country's authorities said that experts are working to gradually restore the power grid, but the process may take a long time.<\/p>\n

Consequences of a large-scale blackout<\/h2>\n

Because of the lack of electricity:<\/p>\n

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    part of the public transport has stopped<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    there are interruptions in water supply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The work of hospitals and enterprises is limited<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Communication and internet services are disrupted<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Local residents report a difficult situation in many cities, including the capital Harbours<\/strong>, where most districts were affected by power outages.<\/p>\n

    Context.<\/h2>\n

    Cuba has long been experiencing energy crisis<\/strong>, The company's energy efficiency is being hampered by old power plant infrastructure, fuel shortages and economic constraints.<\/p>\n

    Experts note that the country's dependence on imported oil makes its energy system particularly vulnerable to external factors.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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