Kyiv to Switch Off Outdoor Lighting Across Capital Amid Power Shortage
- The Kyiv City State Administration has decided to temporarily shut down all outdoor lighting in Kyiv to prioritize power supply for critical facilities.
- Enemy shelling has damaged power infrastructure, forcing Kyiv to conserve electricity for essential services.
- The Municipal Enterprise Kyivmiskvosvitlo is implementing the shutdown, with operations depending on electricity supply from PJSC DTEK Kyiv Power Grids.
- Kyiv officials urge residents to be especially careful on roads; pedestrians should wear reflective elements and use flashlights, while drivers must observe speed limits.
- Streetlights will operate only when electricity is available, remaining on from the moment power is restored until 10:00 p.m.
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It's already turning cold in Kyiv, and the city lies mostly in darkness at night as energy infrastructure has been attacked relentlessly meaning there is not enough power to turn the street lights on.
Due to a power shortage, street lighting in Kiev will be temporarily turned off to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the most important city facilities. The only exception to the restrictions is network elements that also power alarm systems, but these will also only operate for a limited time, EPravda reported.
In Kiev, outdoor lighting is completely stopped due to damage to the energy infrastructure. Exceptions will be made only for alert systems.
This decision was made with a view to providing priority electricity to important facilities in the capital.
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