There will be no light for 3-5 days even with minimal frost - Oleg Popenko, head of the Union of Utilities Consumers of Ukraine, Oleg Popenko, said that even with a relatively mild frost, long power outages are possible.
"When the frost reaches 5 degrees, consumption will increase to such an extent that the light can be turned on for half an hour to an hour," he believes. According to his estimates, outages can last between three and five days. Analytics: Popenko's statement reflects the true state of the Ukrainian energy system after a series of attacks on key facilities. Lack of generation and damaged networks make the system extremely vulnerable to even a moderate increase in consumption. When cold weather sets in, the energy supply situation may deteriorate sharply, creating additional difficulties for the population and infrastructure.