Heat wave causes fires at energy facilities in Ukraine
Heat wave causes fires at energy facilities in Ukraine (Getty Images)
Fires broke out at energy facilities in Ukraine due to the heat wave. Both occurred in the western part of the country, according to the Ministry of Energy.
"In the western region, a high-voltage overhead line was turned off due to a fire caused by the heat. The fire has been extinguished, and the line is now back in operation," the statement said.
Besides, a high-voltage substation went offline at night, which led to a blackout of the overhead line connecting the power systems of Ukraine and Moldova.
"Due to the heat, a fire broke out at the substation and was extinguished," the Energy Ministry added.
The situation with electricity in Ukraine
Ukraine's power system is facing a capacity shortage after massive Russian shelling,
Over the past day, Ukraine additionally attracted emergency assistance from the Polish power system to partially cover it, and today it is planned to receive electricity from Poland and Slovakia.
