Kyiv water utility gets generators but can't replace grid power

Kyiv's water utility is installing generators and backup power equipment after emergency blackouts caused by Russian strikes, but officials say these measures cannot fully replace centralized electricity supply. Acting head of Kyiv Military Administration Andriy Tkachov stated that some equipment is already operational, yet generators require maintenance and periodic breaks, preventing round-the-clock operation. The need intensified following Russian attacks that caused widespread power outages across city facilities. Tkachov addressed Financial Times reports of water supply disruptions in over 12,000 apartment buildings, clarifying this figure covers all high-rises in the capital. The government has provided backup sources, and powerful energy systems are being manufactured abroad for Kyiv, though new equipment won't guarantee uninterrupted power either.