A cascade of accidents in Ukraine's energy sector: a power unit at the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) has shut down.

Cascading power outages continue in Ukraine. As Military Review previously reported, emergency outages are being implemented across all regions of the country. Ukraine itself uses the term "introduced." In reality, emergency outages are occurring spontaneously, which is why they are called emergency outages.

As of 13:30 PM Moscow time, the blackout had reached the power supply system of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant. A series of problems resulted in an emergency shutdown at one of the operating power units. It ceased generating power.

At the same time, the capacity of another power unit of the South Ukrainian NPP was significantly reduced.

But that's not all. Due to a cascade of emergency shutdowns, problems have arisen at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant. A reduced power mode has also been introduced there to stabilize the operation of the power units.

For reference: The South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant is located in the city of Yuzhnoukrainsk in the Mykolaiv region. It operates three VVER-1000 nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 2800 MW.

The Rivne Nuclear Power Plant consists of four power units, two of which are WWER-440 and two WWER-1000. Their combined capacity is virtually identical to that of the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant.

It's noteworthy that this major power outage in Ukraine's power grid is occurring during an energy truce. Experts have reportedly attributed the blackout to an attempt by Ukrainian power companies to reconnect their remaining capacity to provide power to major industrial facilities in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Lviv, and other cities. It's likely that this attempt was unsuccessful, and a solution to a new problem is now being sought.

Comments

[belost79]

It's only -10°C in Kyiv. But what if the temperature drops to -20°C for a couple of weeks? You could save a lot on rockets and geraniums.

[Kotofeich]

Quote: belost79

It's only minus 10 in Kyiv.

Tomorrow and until Tuesday -13, at night up to -22, then warming up.

[snow mountain]

Quote: belost79

What if the temperature drops to -20 for a couple of weeks?

It’s good!

[Coconut Tima]

"It's only -10°C in Kyiv. What if it hits -20°C for a couple of weeks? You could save a lot on rockets and geraniums."

[ZovSailor]

belost79
Today, 14: 18
It's only -10°C in Kyiv. But what if the temperature drops to -20°C for a couple of weeks? You could save a lot on rockets and geraniums.

Ilyich didn’t create the GOELRO light bulb to serve the Bander-Nazi junta!

[isv000]

Quote: ZovSailor

Ilyich didn’t create the GOELRO light bulb to serve the Bander-Nazi junta!

A refreshing balm for the soul: There's a blackout across the entire former Ukrainian SSR. Part of Moldova is also without power. Water and heat are being shut off in cities. A few more strikes and we'll see frozen cities, filled with shit from a burst canal. But that's just the tip of the iceberg; the best is yet to come—epidemics in the spring... Eat your fill, motherfuckers!

[Ivan№One]

If we add geraniums to the frosts, it would be even more reliable.

[Revolver]

Quote: Ivan№One

If we add geraniums to the frosts, it would be even more reliable.

No way. Putin promised not to hit the energy sector until the end of the gathering in Abu Dhabi. So the Ukies have every reason to prolong these gatherings.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Nagan

Putin promised not to hit the energy sector until the end of the gatherings in Abu Dhabi.

Would you like to treat me to some proof?

[Revolver]

Quote from: nik-mazur

Would you like to treat me to some proof?

Have you been banned from Google? No? So, as the Bible says, "He who seeks shall find."

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Nagan

Have you been banned from Google? No?

I knew this would be the answer. And I even know why: Putin's promise not to hit the energy sector until the Abu Dhabi talks are over isn't online.

[Revolver]

Well, okay, if you're too lazy to look for it yourself, at least read this:
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/29/europe/ukraine-trump-russia-energy-ceasefire-latam-intl
I won't translate for you. If you don't speak the language, Google is your friend.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Nagan

read at least this

It's the same as everywhere else: Trump said it, Peskov confirmed it (not really).

US President Donald Trump claimed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed to a week-long pause in attacks.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists Friday that Moscow had agreed to a “personal request” from Trump to stop striking the capital city of Kyiv until Sunday

Where is your link to Putin's promise not to hit the energy sector until the end of the Abu Dhabi talks?

[topol717]

Quote: belost79

It's only minus 10 in Kyiv.

Just try eating and going to the bathroom in these temperatures. It's not like going out for a winter picnic, but living in a constant -10°C.

[belost79]

I've lived in much lower temperatures, not just in the city, but also in the countryside, with outdoor toilets and a shortage of firewood for the stove.

[Mikhail Ivanov]

I'd like to clarify! It's easier to survive in the countryside, just like in the forest, than in a big city...

[topol717]

Quote: belost79

I've lived in much lower temperatures, not just in the city, but also in the countryside, with outdoor toilets and a shortage of firewood for the stove.

Well, there was a stove after all, but try living in a tent without a stove.

[Revolver]

Quote from: topol717

But you should at least try to eat and relieve yourself at this temperature.

Those who bothered installed potbelly stoves, enough to warm up at least one room in the apartment, boil a kettle, and pour boiling water over noodles. And the waste product, if dried, becomes dung, perfectly suitable for heating that potbelly stove. The smell must be quite something., but the bogeyman won't get in.
Well, those who didn't bother are their own evil Pinocchios. Let them warm themselves with jumping around, who does not jump, that moskal.

[Sergiy_OSV]

Quote from: topol717

Quote: belost79

It's only minus 10 in Kyiv.

Just try eating and going to the bathroom in these temperatures. It's not like going out for a winter picnic, but living in a constant -10°C.

We've lived in the taiga with temperatures regularly dropping to -40°C many times, and it's fine. So -10°C is practically a joy, though of course, a lot depends on your conditioning and habits.
Kyiv residents are too pampered and spoiled; they could use a little energy, to keep their minds sharp. And then, ideally, they'll continue their training in Kolyma to free Kyiv up for normal people.

[nik-mazur]

An emergency shutdown occurred at one of the operating power units. It stopped generating power.
At the same time, the capacity of another power unit of the South Ukrainian NPP was significantly reduced.
Due to a cascade of emergency shutdowns, problems arose at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant. A reduced power mode was also introduced there.

As I understand it, these are the consequences of that very energy truce that the commentators here have been grieving about for two days – like, everything is lost, the plaster cast is being removed, the client is leaving, shame, betrayal, Putin has screwed us over, the war is over... well, basically, everything is as usual.

[Andobor]

Frost settled on the wires and the Ukrainian energy system collapsed, and not only that, but a lot of work was done to destroy the backup lines.

[Yuliy]

A medal for Santa Claus, and one for his granddaughter too...did Petrov and Bashirov go to the beaches (hotels) between Romania and Moldova???

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Yuliy

Between Romania and Moldova, Petrov and Bashirov didn't go to the beaches (hotels)???

No. They're on a business trip... in Florida.
But, it's a secret.

[Yuliy]

What about the blacks in Minneapolis? They won't go? Oh, yeah... And who's going to burn down the ICE immigration center??? That's not right... And Florida? No, don't tell me "people" won't fly to the moon... The rocket isn't ready, rubber boots are expensive... There's no spacesuit...

[Revolver]

Quote: Vasyan1971

They are on a business trip... in Florida.

There's nothing to do there right now, at least not on the beach. It's freezing cold and snowing. I have a feeling the citrus harvest will fail, and the prices for fruit and juice will go up again.

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Nagan

There's nothing to do there now, at least on the beach. It's freezing and snowing.

That's what they provide: frost and snow.

[Andrey Malashchenkov]

An accident in Ukraine, and the lights went out in Moldova? So, despite previous power outages and to the detriment of its citizens, the Ukrainian government kept Moldovan powered just to make money? - Hmm... these Ukrainians are good people...

[Revolver]

Quote: Andrey Malashchenkov

Despite previous back-outs and to the detriment of its citizens, the Ukrainian government provided all of Moldova with electricity

It's not that simple. I'm no power engineer, but I understand the most basic things. So many substations are knocked out there that the excess energy in the west of the former Ukrainian SSR can't be transmitted to the east, where there's a shortage. And it has to go somewhere, otherwise the reactors have to be shut down. So they sent it from Central Europe to Europe, and in particular to Moldova. And they made a killing off it, too.

[Alex F._2]

It's clear that Topvar has become a "mouthpiece for betrayal," but it's important to remember that half, if not more, of the malicious comments are from neighbors "working" in this field.

[Andobor]

Quote: Alex F._2

half, if not more, of the malicious comments are from neighbors "working" in this field

Yes, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIPSO) is working closely, but the political orientation of the VO owners is oppositional; for example, for the communists, the current Russian government is the same enemy as for the Kyiv regime.

[Huarabey]

It is strange that the communists do not realize that those who are the enemies of the current government are also enemies for the communists themselves.

[paul3390]

Really? They have absolutely no idea?

[Huarabey]

So if they figure it out, then why would the current government put a spoke in their wheel? What's needed here is to unite against a common enemy, and only then sort things out among themselves or reach an agreement. Or don't the communists put a spoke in the wheel of the current government?

[Andobor]

Quote: Warabey

Why does the current government need to put a spoke in the wheel?

Honestly, I don't notice any criticism. They just bark at me, that's what politics is all about.

[paul3390]

Really? You don't want to give any examples? Like, the communists sticking sticks in their faces? But the government itself sticks sticks in its own faces—the forest's worth of them. Isn't that right?

[Huarabey]

What examples? Don't you see the question marks at the end of sentences?

[paul3390]

And in your opinion, the bourgeoisie, who stole our great Soviet Motherland, should be the communists’ best buddies?

[Andobor]

Quote: paul3390

The bourgeoisie, who stole our great Soviet Motherland, should be the communists' best buddies?

Yes, the communists had already tested this technology during WWI.

[paul3390]

Just like the technology of approving any kind of crap—it just came from the authorities. Exactly like those times.

[Revolver]

Quote: Andobor

CIPSOta is working tightly

I wonder how? Without electricity, there is no internet and there can't be.

[gerome]

Clearly, the Kremlin has become a purveyor of betrayal, and even the Kremlin's coverage of its decision on the energy truce is an obvious failure for any media consultant.

[RUSICH]

Quote from: nik-mazur

An emergency shutdown occurred at one of the operating power units. It stopped generating power.
At the same time, the capacity of another power unit of the South Ukrainian NPP was significantly reduced.
Due to a cascade of emergency shutdowns, problems arose at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant. A reduced power mode was also introduced there.

As I understand it, these are the consequences of that very energy truce that the commentators here have been grieving about for two days – like, everything is lost, the plaster cast is being removed, the client is leaving, shame, betrayal, Putin has screwed us over, the war is over... well, basically, everything is as usual.

You're right

[mikh-korsakov]

A major power outage in Ukraine occurs during an energy truce.

Sure thing. Everyone take a deep breath. But trouble came from an unexpected source. A second front opened. An army of power supply "experts" entered the fray, who know for sure that electricity comes from the outlet, as well as Tarases and Mykolas, who know for sure that if there's no power, the phase has failed. But anything can happen in the search for phase.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: mikh-korsakov

A second front has opened. An army of energy supply "specialists" has entered the fray.

Not only that – there have already been rumors that this was all done deliberately by Ukrainian provocateurs to anger Trump and turn him against Russia.
Another option is that our people are whipping up an anti-crisis to cover up the shame of the energy truce, while in reality everything is fine with electricity in Ukraine.

[mikh-korsakov]

Well, it's wonderful. Half an hour ago I watched a video on Kyiv Dvizhenie. The metro isn't working. At all. So, people are walking up a broken escalator in the dark. And who's stuck on the trains? It's too elaborate for provocateurs, I think. There's a simpler way to set Trump and Putin against each other.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: mikh-korsakov

The metro doesn't work. At all.

They are just pretending.

Quote: mikh-korsakov

I think it's too elaborate for provocateurs. There's a simpler way to set Trump against Putin.

True Ukrainian heroes don't look for easy ways out. Just like our alas, patriots and all-but-failed ones.
By the way, where are they all? Yesterday, there were just crowds of people freaking out, and today, everyone's disappeared somewhere. And it seems like it's a day off.

[kromer]

Quote from: nik-mazur

Just like our, alas, patriots and all-shit-outs.

They already checked in earlier today, now it looks like they're having lunch.
By the way, about our doomsayers.
My work often takes me to Moscow's Lefortovo Court. Last week, a grandfather was convicted under Article 280.3 of the Russian Criminal Code, "Defamation." He's 74 years old, so he only got off with a 700-ruble fine. He wrote something online somewhere. They say it's the most popular article among the cops right now, with huge potential. Many people seriously believe they're anonymous online and untraceable.

[Apprentice_SAM]

Quote from kromer

Last week, a grandfather was convicted under Article 280.3 of the Russian Criminal Code for defamation. He's 74 years old, so he only got off with a 700 ruble fine. He wrote something online somewhere. They say it's the most popular article among the cops right now, and it has enormous potential.

It's unlikely that they'll get excited about criticism, but discrimination requires some effort: deliberately looking for and spreading fakes, or working in a specially trained group, like the FBK, but there are plenty of provocateurs. More and more schoolchildren, underage people, thawed Navalnyites

[kromer]

As lawyers say: now, to fall under 280.3, it is enough to write that the army is poorly supplied.
And the police in this article are now a real salvation, they saw it as a way to fulfill the plan.

It's clear that right now they're brutalizing the most odious, but soon it will reach everyone... like with drugs.

[Apprentice_SAM]

Quote from kromer

And the police in this article are now a real salvation, they saw it as a way to fulfill the plan.

"Fedos" - okay, they have the capabilities, but the cops - hardly, not their level, I can't imagine, unless by setup, provocation, and even then you need to create a separate group, and where to get people - there are no extra, again, coordination, otherwise you can get into trouble yourself, it's difficult - a hemorrhoid, in short, the point is that they screw up the reckless, the ones who have lost their coast. Not my minus, by the way.

[mikh-korsakov]

And it seems to be a day off.

There's a lot to do in the garage in the morning. Then I'll have a chat with the neighbor about how bad everything is when I'm away. Then lunch, and if the wife's got sense and isn't some kind of bitch, then a drink—then a beer to polish things off. And then—on the couch. Is there time for VO?

[nik-mazur]

Quote: mikh-korsakov

then polish it off with beer. And then - onto the sofa

That is, they should arrive by evening.
Although it's already been evening in Siberia. But in Europe, it's not yet. Which kind of hints at it.

[kromer]

Quote from: nik-mazur

Although it has long been evening in Siberia.

Sakhalin Oblast and Kamchatka Krai are already experiencing +8 hours on Monday.

[nik-mazur]

Quote from kromer

They're already living on Monday

Well, it’s still Sunday for now – it’s still Saturday.

[kromer]

Quote from: nik-mazur

Well, it’s still Sunday for now – it’s still Saturday.

OPPA!
It seems I overdid it with the cognac yesterday.
Thank you, otherwise I would have gone to work tomorrow morning and been surprised.

[nik-mazur]

Quote from kromer

Thanks, otherwise I'd have to go to work tomorrow morning.

Yes, no problem. Just let me know if anything comes up. I often get my days mixed up myself, even without any cognac.

[Piramidon]

Quote: mikh-korsakov

An army of energy supply "specialists" has entered the fray.

All the electricians who understood the Soviet power supply system were rounded up by the Central Control Center and sent to the trenches. Only the "experts" remained.

[Alexey Lantukh]

It looks like the power grid is collapsing. If that's the case, I applaud whoever did it. The key is timing.

[private person]

As I understand it, these are the consequences of that very energy truce that the commentators here have been grieving about for two days – like, everything is lost, the plaster cast is being removed, the client is leaving, shame, betrayal, Putin has screwed us over, the war is over... well, basically, everything is as usual.

No, you're misunderstanding. Accidents in the energy sector are not uncommon, especially in winter. And in Ukraine, this is exacerbated by the fact that our Russian Armed Forces have done a good job of eliminating the possibility of backup power. And the commentators weren't "killed," as you put it; the information simply surfaced long before official confirmation and clarification regarding the terms of this agreement. After the official confirmation and the terms were released, all the commentators calmed down.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: private person

the commentators weren't "killed"

Yeah, there are 351 comments under the news item "Trump: Ukrainian authorities didn't believe Russia would stop the attacks, now they're happy." Should I copy-paste the quotes, or will you find the ones yourself about how everything is lost, it's a disgrace, a betrayal, Putin screwed us, and the war is a waste of time?

Quote: private person

After the official confirmation with the deadline was released, all the commentators calmed down.

Nothing of the sort. Confirmation that "Trump asked for it" (without any confirmation from us) appeared yesterday morning, and the crap continued to rage until late at night.
And these commentators didn't calm down; they simply disappeared—today, practically none of yesterday's activists are around. Even under the news about the collapse of the Ukrainian power grid. Which is odd—they could have popped in and at least expressed restrained joy. But apparently, something is getting in the way.

[private person]

Should I copy and paste quotes for you, or will you find them yourself, saying that everything is lost, it's a disgrace, it's a betrayal, Putin screwed us over, the war is a waste of time?

Well, I didn't say anything like everything was lost or anything, although I did say in one comment that they might extend it further. We'll see.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: private person

I didn't write anything that said everything was lost.

There were enough people there even without you.

[Apprentice_SAM]

Quote from: nik-mazur

As I understand it, this is a consequence of that very energy truce that commentators have been killing themselves about for two days.

Trump to Putin: "You knew! You knew!!!"

[Kmet]

There is an expression "It was just a coincidence"))

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Kmet

It just happened that way

It was a lucky coincidence. Although, of course, it depends on the person.

[nik-mazur]

Quote from: nik-mazur

In general, everything is as usual

I deliberately waited until midnight. Everything was as clear as in a pharmacy—the standard nineteen negatives from the on-call team, which consists of exactly 18-20 people.

[faterdom]

A little brighter every day,
But the frosts are cruel. (an old Muscovite song)

[Yuliy]

Oh Frost, Frost, don't freeze me... and again I forgot, I'm Russian... :) And for the Ukrainians, flight from the cities or death from diarrhea in a frozen house...

[Coconut Tima]

"Some time after the accident in Ukraine, reports of power outages came from Moldova. A power surge on the Isaccea-Vulcanesti transit line led to localized outages in the Moldovan power grid, which remains technically dependent on balancing through Ukrainian nodes."

[al3x]

Let Sandu ask Romania for help

[expert]

Beg or not, the power supply from Romania has been cut off, including to both Moldova and Ukraine.
But full independence from Russia!

[Mister X]

Chisinau on the wire.

Quote: Fachmann

But complete independence from Russia

Nonsense!
This is what energy independence looks like in Moldovan style.
Nothing depends on us.

The collapse in Moldova continues.
Some are stuck in the elevator, some are pushing the trolleybus.
They write about interruptions in mobile communication and central heating shutdowns.
Hospitals have switched to generators.

[expert]

Frankfurt am Main responds.
Bună ziua, drag Misrer X .
Well, really.Brekhna" , let's call it a not entirely accurate definition. But in essence, you're right!
Vă doresc o zi bună

[Mister X]

Quote: Fachmann

Hello

Hello!

Quote: Fachmann

let's call it a not entirely accurate definition

I didn't mean to use foul language.

Quote: Fachmann

Vă doresc o zi bună

De asemenea!

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Mister X

The collapse in Moldova continues

And how did Moldova get affected? We didn't touch their power grids, but they haven't received electricity from Ukraine for a long time?

[Mister X]

Quote from: nik-mazur

And how Moldova got hooked

Connected by one chain
Romania - Moldova - Ukraine

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Mister X

Connected by one chain

Ah, so it's Moldova that's pumping electricity to Ukraine. Got it.

[Mister X]

Quote from: nik-mazur

Moldova is pumping electricity to Ukraine.

There is an opinion that fuel and military cargo too

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Mister X

There is an opinion that fuel and military cargo too

Well, that's a separate story that doesn't affect the power grid downtime.

[Mister X]

Quote from: nik-mazur

does not affect the power grid failure.

But it affects the decline of the prestige of not only the Republic, but also the people.
How will ordinary Moldovans look people in the eye?

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Mister X

affects the decline of the prestige of not only the Republic, but also the people

I can't judge that. I don't have the necessary expertise.

[Apprentice_SAM]

Quote: Mister X

Who is pushing the trolleybus?

Do you feel sorry for the money spent on travel?

[Mister X]

Quote: Visitor_SAM

Do you feel sorry for the money spent on travel?

It's a shame that my fellow countrymen voted for these Russophobes and Eurofanatics.

[Apprentice_SAM]

I'm talking to you about people pushing a trolleybus. Why?

[Mister X]

Quote: Visitor_SAM

I'm talking to you about people pushing a trolleybus. Why?

Do you know why they push the trolleybus a couple of meters?

[Apprentice_SAM]

Quote: Mister X

Do you know why they push the trolleybus a couple of meters?

I didn't push him, so I don't know! And from your comment, it's not clear who these people are: passengers, road users, or someone else, so we can guess why they're doing this.

[Mister X]

Quote: Visitor_SAM

Why are they doing this?

Here's a case I described in the summer.
Not just about public transport.

Today I pushed a trolleybus.
Not by himself, of course. All the men from the salon got out and helped the cab driver.
Singer Basta arrived for a concert on the central square.

The stage and equipment were prepared in advance, but a transport collapse occurred even before the concert began.
The trolleybus I was riding on slowed down in the middle of an intersection and stalled.
It was right there that he rested his horns on the joints of the lines.
There is no energy there.
Cars are pressing from behind.
You can only move forward.
Up the hill.

The driver got out, looked at the lines, and tried to push his vehicle.
Of course, he didn't move.
Then he called on the passengers for help.

- We need to push this thing here. Guys, help!
The grey-haired man asked in a businesslike tone:
- How much does it weigh?
- 28 tons.
- Okay, we can handle it! Come on, guys!
Let's push this wonderful vehicle together!

And the men got into gear.
They strained, the trolley moved, and the sound of a working trolleybus was heard.
Everyone rejoiced)

- Thanks, guys!
Come into the salon, I'll give you a ride with the breeze!
Everyone went in, but I stayed.
Because I have to get off at the stop beyond this intersection.

There is not a cloud in the sky.
The sun warms our beloved city with its rays.
The thermometer shows +30.

I wiped a drop of sweat from my pale face with my Panama hat, waved to the departing minibus, and ran skipping to the next stop.
I had a transfer on my way to see my mother at the other end of the city...

I'm glad that Basta finally made it to sunny Moldova.
At the airport he was met with bread and salt.
They brought a glass of red wine.
But just the other day there were doubts that he would get to us.
There were some conscientious citizens who wrote a complaint to the appropriate authorities.
They say Basta is a citizen of the aggressor country. And he himself is listed on the Mirotvorets website.

But he arrived.
And they let him in.
They welcomed me as a dear guest.

Sing, Vasya!
After all, how many people you will respect this evening!

[Apprentice_SAM]

Thanks for the clarification! So, as I understand it, they were pushing to clear the way, and not just passengers but also drivers caught in a traffic jam? Yeah, 28 tons is a lot! A friend of mine actually had a trolleybus run over his boot (it was late winter/early spring). His foot, oddly enough, held up, but the tire tread pressed into his boot like a brand.

[Mister X]

Quote: Visitor_SAM

they pushed to clear the way

In that case - yes.
The traffic just happened to be right at the junction.
There is no energy there.
It often happens that a separate section of lines is de-energized due to an accident.
And the next section is already energized.
Either wait until they fix it, or push it to the work site.

About 15 years ago we got stuck in the central square of the city.
The passengers decided to push to the intersection with Pushkin Street.
The line there was already live.

[Piramidon]

Quote: coconut tim

"Some time after the accident in Ukraine, reports of power outages came from Moldova. A power surge on the Isaccea-Vulcanesti transit line led to localized outages in the Moldovan power grid, which remains technically dependent on balancing through Ukrainian nodes."

The Soviet "Unified Energy System "Mir" entered the war against Nazism.

[Andrey Malashchenkov]

Ha, I kept thinking, how can Moldova get gas from Romania, then what does Ukraine have to do with it? It turns out that the power line runs through 404 - apparently the Ukrainians have attached themselves to this line...

[Junior Private]

A major power outage in Ukraine occurs during an energy truce.

A truce is a truce, but we cannot abandon our brothers in helping us get rid of the communist legacy.

[expert]

The process of "decommunization" gained momentum through the power outages caused by Russian strikes, and is developing independently of Ukrainian efforts.
But the Supreme Commander warned us that in 2022...

[123_123]

We need to push for a diversion from the southern Ukrainian line. The comment is short, but it's on topic.

[HAM]

They wanted the best, but it turned out "as usual"! They kept switching... They were saving Kyiv... and "saved" it.
When at least something works, any "improvements" lead to breakdowns... any electrician will tell you. And so on throughout the chain.

[novel66]

I'm an electrician! That's the honest truth, colleague! Just touch...

[Kmet]

To do this, the cabinets need to be regularly serviced and upgraded. And if you let just anyone in there, the moment you open the door, a tangle of wires will fall out on you, like the result of all those "master-improvers." Loads need to be calculated everywhere—then there won't be any accidental shutdowns, at a minimum. And if the power reserve is zero, then there's nothing to be surprised about—the automation will shut everything off (as intended, it should), because the currents are growing.

[novel66]

What the hell are you talking about routine maintenance? There's only one electrician in the shop instead of three (and that's already good). Hopefully we can at least get the routine repairs done.

[Nyrobsky]

Now let the Bandarlogs spin the bike dynamo and warm up at the same time.

[Huarabey]

The same source writes that ""Power in Kyiv will be back on everywhere by 16 p.m., give or take."" (c)
It will be interesting to see whether his assumptions are true or not.

[Huarabey]

Yes. We'll have to wait and see if this is all true or not.

[guest]

Quote: Montezuma

We'll see, but for now, even at the border with Moldova, the customs officers' equipment refuses to work.

Could it be that the notorious Russian hackers were at work?

[Brturin]

Quote: Warabey

Tomorrow everyone will have power. As much as possible.

Tomorrow is February 1st, the only question is, is it February 1st inclusive or.... If they disperse, then as a pretext to ask for an extension of the truce, like, look how bad things are here.... There's not much time left until February 1st

[Montezuma]

.....experts believe the blackout was caused by an attempt by Ukrainian energy companies to reconnect the remaining capacities at their disposal, to provide electricity to large industrial facilities in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Lviv and other cities

This was to be expected. The destruction of Ukraine's energy infrastructure led to precisely these predictable consequences. The increased load on damaged networks, generation sources, and distribution nodes only worsened the situation.

[Huarabey]

They're saying the power has already been restored in Kyiv. And our comments have been deleted here, even though they didn't violate any rules... Interesting speculations are emerging about who the author of this article is.

[Huarabey]

P.S.
The power grid accident in Moldova was caused by incompetent Romanian power engineers. They also caused the reactor shutdown at the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant.

During the transition to transit networks, operators made several technological errors, resulting in a loss of capacity.

Restoration of the sites continues.

[Montezuma]

Quote: Warabey

They write that the power has already been turned on in Kyiv.

I went to the Kyiv info channel, and there was such a message there that it was impossible to understand who had connected what.

Energy specialists have turned around the electrical supply of critical infrastructure in Kiev, – DTEK.
Power engineers have restored electricity to Kyiv's critical infrastructure, according to DTEK.

And here's another message from the same place:

It will take 24 to 36 years for the complete stabilization of the energy system,” People’s Deputy Nagornyak.
"It's important to keep track of schedules or stop emergency shutdowns."

It will take 24 to 36 hours for the power system to be fully stabilized, says MP Nagornyak.
"Even after the lights come back on, there may be long-term restrictions on schedules or the use of emergency shutdowns."

Quote: Warabey

And our comments were taken down here,

I noticed this too, not for the first time.

[Grits]

It would be a good idea, after this stupid truce ends, to direct the Geranek swarms to the 750 kW substations. That would be the final point in the development of the great Ukrainian civilization and the beginning of their descent into Sumerian times.

[Andobor]

It looks like the substations and 750 kW lines there are no longer working.
https://rutube.ru/video/26add630d31f0fe6292d8f352fc3d80b/?r=a

[tralflot1832]

Who turned on the final air conditioner for heating in 404, after which the patience of the Ukrainian energy system snapped.

[Amateur]

I wonder if the power outage is the result of natural disasters or a Ukrainian provocation designed to provoke Trump against Putin. Like, Putin made a promise to Trump, but he doesn't follow through.

[gerome]

If we're looking for a catch, then hypothetically, this could most likely be a performance aimed at convincing Russia that Ukraine's energy sector is already dying and there's no need to finish it off.

[Peter Yakovlev]

Excellent.That's why they targeted transformers and key components. The entire Ukrainian SSR power system was built by the entire Soviet Union. Of course, the Russian Ministry of Energy has specialists who will always tell anyone who needs to know where to target them...which is exactly what we're seeing.KEEP IT UP !

[tralflot1832]

I wonder which of Putin's aides will receive the title of Honorary Energy Worker of Ukraine by secret decree after today's power outage in Ukraine.

[Victor19]

It is quite possible that this attempt was unsuccessful and now a search is underway to solve a new problem.
To paraphrase a well-known phrase, no electricity, no problem.

[HAM]

That's it, the culprits have been found!!

"Ukrainian Energy Minister and First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal named the cause of the blackout in the "independent" country.

According to him, a "technological disruption" between the power systems of Romania and Moldova led to a cascading power outage in almost all regions of the country, Lenta.ru reports, citing the Ukrainian official's Telegram channel.

[Bulrumeb]

Well, at least Santa Claus can help us.

[Andobor]

Quote: Bulrumeb

Well, at least Santa Claus can help us.

Definitely, in our service:

[navigator777]

Quote from: nik-mazur

An emergency shutdown occurred at one of the operating power units. It stopped generating power.
At the same time, the capacity of another power unit of the South Ukrainian NPP was significantly reduced.
Due to a cascade of emergency shutdowns, problems arose at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant. A reduced power mode was also introduced there.

As I understand it, these are the consequences of that very energy truce that the commentators here have been grieving about for two days – like, everything is lost, the plaster cast is being removed, the client is leaving, shame, betrayal, Putin has screwed us over, the war is over... well, basically, everything is as usual.

That's the whole point of the ceasefire, to prevent the heating and water supply from freezing in the -20 degree weather. They're at least managing somehow now, but otherwise there would be complete chaos, a humanitarian catastrophe. In these conditions, there's definitely no time for war. A quick victory might happen, but we have one person in Russia who will definitely not let that happen.

[Marine engineer]

"We have one person in Russia,"

Unfortunately, he breathed in the “spirit of Anchoridr” and still cannot come to his senses.

[Horizon]

Frost is here today, but gone tomorrow.
There was no need to give the forelocks a break, not even for a week or a day! Attack the remnants of the power grid until their forelocks started freezing to their foreheads!

[Fitter65]

Experts believe the blackout was caused by an attempt by Ukrainian energy companies to reconnect their remaining capacity to provide electricity to large industrial facilities in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Lviv, and other cities.

In short, the Bandarlogs didn't have enough brains to do this.

[rocket757]

However, why break spears in disputes when the "fog of war/propaganda" covers, if not everything, then a lot!?
There are sharp changes happening now, both in words and in deeds... but if you wait and look more closely, the picture, even if it doesn't become completely clear, will still be more clearly expressed, some certainty, a pattern will be more clearly manifested than now!

[Scaffold]

This means that we would have put an end to their entire energy system long ago, if it weren’t for someone very kind and compassionate!

[Cronus]

Although they can't be bombed because of the nuclear problem, there are substations and generating capacity nearby. There are probably weak points that could permanently shut down Ukraine's energy supply. I feel sorry for the people, but I think local generators are sufficient for their needs. And let Europe help with gas. Whatever forces peace, why not?

[newtc7]

What does it have to do with pity for the people? The worse their energy situation is, the fewer people will die at the front, so it's actually a plus for the people.

[Horizon]

I feel sorry for people

They didn't spare the Crimeans back then. They blocked the water supply, blew up the power lines, and cheered loudly, grunting with pleasure, as if they'd taught the Muscovites a lesson.
So, personally, I don't feel a bit sorry for these people! The worse it is there, the sooner it will end. The sooner it ends, the fewer our losses will be.

[gerome]

And who do you feel sorry for in Ukraine, the people who call Russians bio-trash and superfluous chromosomes? Those who build FPV cameras in garages to kill 50,000 Russians a month? Maybe you feel sorry for the residents of Kyiv, who gave Bandera's Svoboda party 17% of the vote in the 2012 Rada elections?

[Hikaro]

Someone here has already correctly noted that the station personnel have been greatly reduced in number. The Central Control Center has completely purged the electrical service! These are electricians, instrumentation specialists, and systems specialists—that's the result! And it will only get worse because there's no one to fix the consequences! And emergency shutdowns have a very negative impact on electrical systems, both automation and power systems!! Which is why! Ukrainianov and congratulations!!!

[newtc7]

Good, but not enough. We need to shut down all the nuclear power plants; then the war will end much faster. And fewer people will die. So, taking out the enemy's energy, transportation, bridges, and leadership is the most humane path to victory.

[Mikhail Nasharashev]

True grandmasters always take the long way around. It's easier for them to lay down a couple hundred thousand of their own soldiers than to offend a single comrade.

[Coconut Tima]

"Cassional power outages continue in Ukraine." There are plenty of electricians in Ukraine, but they can't cope.

[Mikhail Nasharashev]

If only VTB had existed back then... If only we could add a few geraniums and calibers right now, it would be a complete feast.

[alexboguslavski]

Blackout (or PESETS in Russian) has reached Moldova.

Chisinau and almost the entire territory of Moldova were left without electricity, the country's authorities reported.

Serious problems in the Ukrainian power grid were blamed for the blackout. According to the Moldovan Ministry of Energy, a sharp voltage drop occurred on the 400 kV Isaccea-Vulcanesti-MGRES power line on the morning of January 31.

The accident led to an automatic shutdown of the Moldovan power grid.

[Horizon]

New
Blackout (or PESETS in Russian) has reached Moldova.
Chisinau and almost the entire territory of Moldova

If Sanda isn't a complete idiot, she'll definitely do something about it. If there's a conflict with Russia on NATO's side, things will be completely screwed for the Roma very quickly.

[nik-mazur]

Quote: Horizon

If Sanda isn't a complete idiot, she'll definitely do it.

I'm afraid that the conclusions will be absolutely opposite to what is logical and correct.

[sgrabik]

Why should we wait for frost and hope that it will help us? We simply need to resume attacks on the enemy's energy system starting tomorrow. We don't need to deceive ourselves and hope that the enemy will lay down their arms and capitulate. We only need victory, and it is just around the corner. It would be extremely foolish and unwise on our part not to take advantage of the situation and not bring the matter to its logical conclusion.

[Incvizitor]

They need to shut down all nuclear power plants.

[Comrade Kim]

Quote: ZovSailor

belost79
Today, 14: 18
It's only -10°C in Kyiv. But what if the temperature drops to -20°C for a couple of weeks? You could save a lot on rockets and geraniums.

Ilyich didn’t create the GOELRO light bulb to serve the Bander-Nazi junta!

Blank (Ulyanov) did not create anything, but rather valiantly communized the Russian Empire.
In 1894, a university opened in St. Petersburg to train specialists for the electrification of the Russian Empire. Equipment was purchased, and power plants were built.
And about the “dense” village, the Bolshevik Zionists lied to you.
In 1914, more than 130 000 000 books! Moreover, religious literature made up only 0.6%.
The Russian Empire was ranked third in the world in book printing!

The gold, reserved in the Russian Empire for the development of Siberia (the Trans-Siberian Railway is only a small part of this grandiose project), was given to the Poles, Ulyanov-Blank, in 1920, so that they would not reach Moscow!

- syphilitic, Form, gave for it 140 000 000 rubles in gold.

gold transfer receipt in the photo:

[voland_1]

Free advice for the Ukrainians - don't throw away your shit, dry it and put it in the oven like dung. It's a little smoky and smelly, but it's warm.

[nik-mazur]

Quote from: voland_1

Don't throw away shit, dry it and put it in the oven like dung.

To dry, heat is needed, otherwise everything will simply freeze.

[D-Master]

It's a shame this is happening four years into the war. The entire 404 power system should have been shut down back in 2023. How many lives would have been saved. But we must continue. Completely deprive 404 of its Soviet energy legacy.