January 2 missile attack causes power outage for 260,000 consumers in Kyiv

This was reported by the press service of Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy.

"Following a significant missile attack on Kyiv, an overhead line incurred damage, leading to power outages in several substations, affecting 259,000 metering points," stated the release.

"In the Kyiv region, high-voltage lines were disrupted due to the attack, resulting in the disconnection of consumers in Bucha and Vyshhorod districts. Substation equipment was also de-energized," the agency further reported.

In addition, there were temporary disruptions in the operation of hydroelectric power plants. 

Power engineers will start restoration work as soon as the security situation allows.

• On the morning of 2 January, Russian troops deployed strategic aviation to strike at Ukraine. Explosions occurred in Kyiv and Kharkiv, and there were victims.