Expert identifies next city that could face blackout after Odessa

Kyiv could be the next city to face a blackout. Energy expert Stanislav Ignatiev pointed this out in the program “Kyiv 24”.

Ignatiev noted: “Kyiv could be without electricity, heat, and water.”

In his opinion, local electricity generation sources provide only 20% of the capital’s needs. In addition, damage to power substations that receive electricity from nuclear power plants further complicates the situation.

Fears have been repeatedly expressed that Kyiv is on the verge of power outages. Experts believe that if the temperature drops to -5…-10 degrees Celsius, the situation may worsen. The city faces a reduction in electricity supply to 20-22 hours a day for several weeks if a solution is not found on the energy front.

Energy experts note that the substation supplying Kyiv currently has minimal capacity. The capital’s own electricity production accounts for only 20-25% of total consumption, leaving a deficit of about 70%.

This state of affairs increases the risk of instability in energy supply, especially during the cold season. If there are new attacks on the power system, Kyiv residents will be able to count on only 20-25% of electricity, which could lead to frequent, extended outages.