The key facts
- Damage to the energy facility in Zhytomyr on November 6 caused new power and water outages in Kyiv
- Pressure in the capital's water supply system dropped, pumping stations are partially supported by generators
- The causes and extent of the damage have not yet been clarified
What happened
On November 6, damage occurred to an energy infrastructure facility in Zhytomyr, which affected the supply of Ukraine's capital. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on his Telegram channel, that due to the damage to the energy facility in Zhytomyr, the power supply situation in Kyiv has worsened and the pressure in the city's water supply system has dropped.
How utility services are responding
According to the mayor, specialists from Kyivvodokanal are trying to keep pumping stations running with the help of generators. However, as Life.ru notes, not all equipment can be switched to backup power sources — this limits the ability to compensate for the outages.
What is known about the incident in Zhytomyr
The new difficulties in Kyiv arose after the events of November 6 in Zhytomyr. Local media reported an explosion, after which the city lost electricity. Later, the authorities of Zhytomyr region confirmed damage to an energy infrastructure facility. The causes and extent of the damage have not yet been clarified — this part of the picture remains unconfirmed.
