"Forced Step": In Ukraine, emergency shutdowns of light through rocket attacks were introduced

Energy are trying to avoid additional infrastructure damage in case the Russian missiles reach their goals. On January 14 in Kyiv, Kyiv and Odessa regions, emergency shutdowns of electricity supply due to the threat of missile attacks on infrastructure. DTEK's energy company has announced it on Telegram. "This is a forced preventive step that will avoid significant damage to energy infrastructure if the hostile missiles reach the goals," the press service commented.

Ukrenergo National Energy Company on Facebook confirmed that on January 14, Russia damaged energy infrastructure. As of 12 o'clock, electricity consumption was lower than a day earlier, due to the increase in air and output temperature, energy is still recorded in the power deficiency, which is especially felt in the morning and evenings. "Consumption limits that operate throughout the day have been brought to all areas - from 00:00 to 24:00.

The limits have now been exceeded in 11 regions, resulting in emergency shutdowns," Ukrenergo said. The company explained that each distribution system operator draws up schedules of planned light shutdowns to balance energy consumption, holding it at a certain level. Exceeding the limit threatens the occurrence of accidents in the power system, and to prevent them used emergency shutdowns. On January 14, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation fired at Kyiv and Kiev region with rockets.

The authorities reported damage to infrastructure, fire and destruction as a result of the fall. On January 11, the head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytsky stated that in Ukraine may reduce the shutdown of light due to warming on weekends. Energy are trying to connect as much generating capacity as possible and repair the equipment damaged as a result of Russian attacks. From January 3, DTEK has introduced updated lighting schedules in the Kiev region.