With heat and water, but without electricity: how the Kiev power system after Russian attacks is restored

As of December 23, energy continues to work on the restoration of the network of the metropolitan grid. The situation with electricity in Kiev has improved somewhat, but emergency light shutdowns are still in the city. This was stated by KDVA Head Sergey Popko. According to him, energy continues to work on the renewal of the network of the metropolitan grid. But the heat and water to the houses of Kyivans are served in regular mode.

At the same time, the inhabitants of the upper floors of high -rise buildings were warned of possible reduced water pressure. "Positive dynamics have been achieved through renewable work in the power system and thanks to more conscious electricity consumption by residents of the city," said Sergei Popko. The next 2-3 weeks in Kiev consumers may include electricity no more than 10 hours a day.

As the director of the Center for Energy Research Alexander Kharchenko explained on December 22, the last attack of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation using Iranian drones-Kamikadze Shahd was aimed at destroying the capital's energy network. Oleksandr Kharchenko believes that for the most optimistic scenario, the next 2-3 weeks in Kiev consumers may include electricity for no more than 10 hours a day.

"At best, at the beginning of 2023 we will have 10 hours of electricity a day and 14 hours without electricity. A maximum of one and a half a week, more likely in a week, we will return to routine shutdowns, both in Kiev and in the region", " - the expert said. Earlier, Focus wrote that Russia could leave Ukrainians without light for New Year's and Christmas holidays. This was warned on December 20 by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmigal.