Kyiv official advises residents to prepare for winter blackouts

Ukraine's energy system remains strained at the start of the heating season, prompting Kyiv officials to advise residents to prepare contingency plans due to regular Russian strikes. Acting First Deputy Head of Kyiv City State Administration Petro Panteleev said the capital lacks its own generation capacity and depends on the national grid, receiving less electricity than needed due to damaged infrastructure elsewhere, which has led to scheduled blackouts. Panteleev urged Kyiv residents to stock up on power banks, drinking water, and essential supplies, stressing the importance of realistically assessing risks under martial law. President Zelensky previously noted Kyiv lags behind frontline regions in resilience planning.