Life without light As Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid bring blackouts, Kyiv residents carry on in the dark
On the night of November 27–28, Russian forces launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for the second time this month. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russian troops launched three S-300 surface-to-air missiles, 57 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 28 Kalibr cruise missiles, three Kh-59/69 guided air missiles, and 97 drones. The strikes targeted power facilities across the country, Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko reported. The state energy company Ukrenergo ordered temporary power outages in various areas, including in Kyiv. Meduza shares photos of life in the Ukrainian capital during the blackouts caused by Russia’s attacks.
Streetlights were turned off in Kyiv as part of the planned outages. November 28, 2024.
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Shoppers at a supermarket in Kyiv select vegetables using their cell phone flashlights. November 27, 2024.
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Shoppers at a Kyiv supermarket during a power outage. November 27, 2024.
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Some streets in Kyiv were left without lighting following Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid. November 28, 2024.
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Customers at a café, still open during a power outage. November 28, 2024.
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Kyiv residents in a café during a power outage. November 28, 2024.
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A man uses a flashlight to walk his dog during a blackout. November 28, 2024.
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