Blackouts in Ukraine in winter can be long – the lower the temperature, the longer
The chief researcher at the National Institute for Strategic Studies told UNIAN whether Ukrainians will have light, water and heat this winter, and which regions are at greatest risk.
The cold season is gradually beginning, and the threat of rocket attacks is increasing. Do you expect more severe power outages in the winter compared to the summer months? What does this depend on?
No, I don’t expect big ones. This depends on four factors. The first factor is the intensity of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. After each of these massive attacks (for example, 50+ missiles), the system will need to be restored, depending on how large the damage will be. This may take from several days to several weeks. After the strike on August 26th, the system…
