Nearly 100,000 residents in Odesa and the surrounding region are currently experiencing power outages, with some areas lacking electricity for several days.
The situation has arisen following a significant attack on the energy infrastructure of Odesa, which has resulted in damage to substations. As a consequence, many districts in the region and the city itself are without electricity, heating, and water. The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Maksym Kiper, described the circumstances as critical.
As of February 17, electricity has been restored either fully or partially to approximately 60,500 households. However, around 99,000 consumers remain without power. Kiper acknowledged the difficulties faced by residents, stating, “We understand that many people are without electricity for several days, and this is challenging. Energy workers are operating around the clock to find technical solutions to gradually restore power to all residents.”
To mitigate the impact of the outages, over 20 locations have been equipped with generators from the State Emergency Service, which have already arrived and continue to be deployed. Additionally, Odesa has established 21 temporary heating points where residents can charge their devices, warm up, and receive assistance during these extended outages.
Odesa is grappling with significant power outages affecting nearly 100,000 residents following attacks on its energy infrastructure. Efforts are underway to restore electricity and provide support to those impacted.