Kyiv switches off street lighting due to power shortage after strikes on infrastructure

Decision to switch off lights

Due to damage to the energy infrastructure caused by enemy shelling, a power shortage has arisen in Kyiv. To ensure priority power supply to important city facilities, the head of the work on eliminating the consequences of the emergency situation at the Kyiv City State Administration decided to temporarily and completely switch off the external lighting of the capital. This was reported by the municipal enterprise "Kyivmisksvitlo".

«Із метою забезпечення пріоритетного електропостачання важливих об’єктів міста керівником робіт з ліквідації наслідків надзвичайної ситуації КМДА ухвалено рішення про тимчасове повне вимкнення зовнішнього освітлення столиці» (In order to ensure priority power supply to important city facilities, the head of the work on eliminating the consequences of the emergency situation at the Kyiv City State Administration has decided to temporarily and completely switch off the external lighting of the capital), the official statement reads.

Enterprise functions and exceptions

Kyivmisksvitlo emphasised that its activities are limited exclusively to maintaining external lighting for landscaping facilities that are in municipal ownership. The enterprise is not responsible for the power supply of residential buildings, critical infrastructure facilities, and other institutions, nor does it act as a power supplier for consumers.

In accordance with the decision adopted, street lighting in the city is being completely switched off. The only exception is external lighting cabinets that power alert systems. In these cases, the lights will be switched on only if electricity is available — from the moment of its restoration until 22:00.

Appeal to residents

Kyiv residents and guests of the capital are urged to be careful on the roads and to observe safety rules. Pedestrians are recommended to use reflective elements on their clothing and backpacks, as well as to light their way with torches or smartphones.