Kyiv turns off street lighting to prioritize power for critical facilities

Kyiv will completely switch off street lighting due to an electricity shortage caused by Russian attacks, a decision made to prioritize power supply to critical city facilities. The municipal enterprise Kyivmisksvitlo announced the temporary measure on November 10. The power deficit resulted from damage to energy infrastructure from enemy shelling. Kyivmisksvitlo clarified it only manages public lighting, not residential or critical infrastructure power, and depends on DTEK Kyiv Electric Grids. Exceptions apply to lighting cabinets powering alert systems, which operate until 22:00 when electricity is available. Residents and drivers are urged to be cautious, with pedestrians advised to use reflective elements and flashlights. As of November 11 morning, eight regions face power outages, with the most severe situations in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa oblasts, following an overnight Russian attack involving one missile and 163 drones.