Ukraine, Kiev: “Widespread blackout in the country due to technical failure”

Kiev, Jan. 31 (LaPresse) – A widespread blackout caused by a fault in the power system is leading to a power outage across a large area of Ukraine. This was reported by local media. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed on Telegram that “a technological disruption occurred with the simultaneous shutdown of the 400 kV line between the power systems of Romania and Moldova and the 750 kV line between the western and central parts of the country.” “This,” he added, “caused a cascading interruption of the Ukrainian power grid and the activation of automatic protections at substations.” “Currently, emergency shutdown schedules are in place in the regions of Kiev, Zhytomyr and Kharkiv. Ukrenergo technicians are working to restore power supply.”