Russian attacks cause widespread blackouts in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia

BBC

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Russian attacks left Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions almost entirely without power, disrupting critical infrastructure, water supplies, and the internet.

Russian attacks cause widespread blackouts in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia

A What happened

Ukraine’s energy ministry said Russian attacks left the southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia almost entirely without power. Officials said critical infrastructure operated on reserve power and water supplies and the internet were disrupted. Dnipro city hospitals switched completely to generators and school holidays were extended until 9 January because of the power cuts. Ukrenergo said emergency restoration work would begin as soon as the security situation allows.

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Key insights

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Restoration work depends on security conditions: Ukrenergo said emergency restoration work would begin immediately as soon as the security situation allows.
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Weather adds strain to damaged infrastructure: Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said deteriorating weather conditions put additional strain on critical infrastructure.
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Frequent strikes limit recovery time for energy providers: DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko said strikes were so frequent the company did not have time to recover.

Takeaways

Power and utility disruptions continued in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia, with restoration planned when security conditions allow and hospitals and water services relying on backup measures.

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