Ukraine, Moldova Hit by Widespread Power Outages Amidst Winter Cold
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News18•31-01-2026, 20:15
Ukraine, Moldova Hit by Widespread Power Outages Amidst Winter Cold
- •Emergency power cuts affected multiple Ukrainian cities and Moldova due to a technical malfunction in power lines.
- •The outage caused a cascading failure in Ukraine's power grid, triggering automatic protection systems.
- •Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Kharkiv regions reported blackouts, impacting water supplies and suspending Kyiv's subway.
- •Moldova, including its capital Chisinau, also experienced significant power disruptions.
- •The outages occurred amidst extreme winter temperatures and ongoing Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Why It Matters: Ukraine and Moldova faced extensive power outages due to a technical fault, exacerbated by severe winter and conflict.
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