Millions plunged into darkness as Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid

Millions of Ukrainians are enduring electricity outages lasting up to 20 hours daily as intensified Russian attacks devastate the country’s energy infrastructure, disrupting essential services and raising fears of a humanitarian crisis.

Millions of Ukrainians are facing prolonged electricity outages as intensified Russian attacks on energy infrastructure threaten to plunge the country into a humanitarian crisis.

According to BBC News, households in Kyiv are experiencing blackouts lasting up to 20 hours daily, disrupting water supplies, heating, transportation and communication.

Daryna Kulchytska, a single mother of two, described the difficulties of managing daily activities amid unpredictable power cuts.

“The last few days it was only four or five hours we had power, but it’s not at the same times. For two hours we have electricity, then for eight hours we don’t.”

Her 12-year-old son, Kyryll, expressed frustration over the situation.

“There’s no light, no water, no heat, no electricity. And no fun. All the fun got sucked out with the electricity,” he said.

Officials warned that conditions could become unsustainable if electricity supplies fall below four hours daily.

Meanwhile, ongoing Russian strikes have severely damaged major Ukrainian power stations despite continuing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.