Kyiv region to tighten blackout lighting rules to hinder Russian attacks

Kyiv region will strengthen its blackout lighting regime to complicate Russian aerial attacks, according to regional military administration head Timur Tkachenko. The decision follows a regional defense council meeting. Local districts and communities were instructed to coordinate with businesses, municipal services, and residential sectors on implementing stricter light masking. Tkachenko said the measures are needed especially during long winter evenings and nights, adding that military officials requested the move and it will promote more responsible electricity use. The announcement comes after Russia struck Pereiaslav in Kyiv region overnight on November 10, hitting a municipal building housing people requiring social support. On November 6, Russian forces attacked energy facilities in the region, injuring three people.