5 minutes agoMajor power cuts in Ukraine due to Russian attacks
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The western city of Lviv has remained without electricity following successive Russian attacks reported in several cities, including the capital city Kiev. The neighbouring state, Moldova, has also reported power cuts, though it has not been directly hit. Lviv's chairman has called on residents to find refuge until regional officials [...]
The neighbouring state, Moldova, has also reported power cuts, though it has not been directly hit.
Lviv's chairman has called on residents to find shelters until officials from the Kiev region have said critical homes and infrastructure have been damaged.
Russia has recently stepped up attacks on the Ukrainian power grid.
Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Spinu has said more than half of Moldova has remained without power.
Major energy cuts in Moldova following today's Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure”, he has said.
Russian attacks are believed to have destroyed half of the Ukrainian power system, and millions of people have remained without power as winter approaches.
In recent days, authorities have told residents that they should consider leaving the state to reduce demand on the power grid.
The war in Ukraine has begun on February 24th.
Russian President Vladimir Putin considers the war “special military operation” to demilitarise Ukraine.
The West has responded to Russia, striking the economy of this state with severe sanctions.
As a result of the war, thousands have died, and millions of others have been displaced from their homes. / REL
