A major accident in Odessa dealt a serious blow to the energy system of Ukraine

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A serious accident at a high-voltage substation has led to massive power outages in and around Odessa in southern Ukraine, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Saturday.

accidents are significant, it is impossible to quickly restore power supply, in particular to critical infrastructure facilities”, – Shmygal wrote in his official Telegram channel.

According to him, the substation in the Odessa region had previously been repeatedly damaged as a result of Russian missile strikes, and the energy minister was heading to the regional capital to oversee the repairs, together with the general director of the national network operator.

Shmyhal said that the authorities are now working to restore power supply to critical infrastructure facilities and apartment buildings that need electricity to heat their homes.

Prime Minister Shmygal gave orders The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine is to deliver to Odessa all powerful generators available in the country during the day. He also ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to ask Turkey to send ships with power plants to help the city.

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