In the Kyiv region, due to difficult weather conditions — heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusts of wind — large-scale damage to power grids has been recorded. More than 30 power transmission lines (PTLs) have been disconnected so far.
This is reported by the company "DTEK Kyiv Regional Electric Grids".
Consequences of the disaster in the Kyiv region:
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They are left without electricity. over 25 thousand families.
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The bad weather continues: showers and gusty winds are causing new damage to lines and equipment.
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Power engineers and emergency crews are working in an intensified mode to eliminate the consequences of accidents as quickly as possible and restore power to consumers' homes.
General weather situation
Squalls and downpours have been raging in Ukraine for several days now. According to distribution system operators, as of the morning of June 12, power was completely or partially cut off due to worsening weather conditions. 40 settlements in Kyiv and Sumy regions.
In addition to bad weather, the situation in the country's energy system is complicated by regular enemy attacks - previously, new power outages due to Russian shelling were reported in five frontline and border regions of Ukraine.
