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Emergency power outages have been canceled in Kyiv: capital is returning to its regular power schedules (updated)

Kyiv and Kyiv region switch to emergency power cuts

Emergency power cuts were introduced in Kyiv and the surrounding region this evening, 7 October.

This was reported by DTEK, according to Censor.NET.

What is known

"Kyiv and Kyiv region: emergency power cuts have been implemented on orders from Ukrenergo," the statement said.

It noted that outage schedules do not apply during emergency power cuts.

Any changes will be announced separately.

Update

At 9:13 p.m., DTEK announced that the emergency power outages in Kyiv had been lifted and that the capital was returning to its regular power schedules.

Background

As a reminder, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko earlier reported that water pumping stations had partially lost power because of a power supply problem. Water supplies are disrupted on the city’s right bank. Energy workers are working to restore power.