Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:19pm on 14 May 2024,Tuesday International
Ukraine faces emergency blackouts as Russian strikes on energy facilities cripple the power grid, forcing reliance on EU imports amidst a cold snap. Ukrenergo initiates controlled shutdowns nationwide, citing significant electricity shortage due to Russian attacks and increased consumption. Kyiv reports 10% household disconnection, while Lviv witnesses city center darkness. The severity of outages remains unclear. Ukrenergo announces rationed electricity for businesses on Wednesday. The strikes mark some of Russia's most devastating assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in recent months, escalating tensions and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
