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After a night attack in the Kyiv region, 86,000 families remain without electricity

After a night attack in the Kyiv region, 86,000 families remain without electricity

20 January 2026, 12:50

After a night attack in the Kyiv region, 86,000 families remain without electricity — DTEK brings back the light

Energy workers are working flat out to restore networks in freezing conditions and emergency power cuts.

In the Kyiv region, 86,000 families remain without electricity after night-time shelling. This was reported by DTEK.

Energy companies note that emergency repair work is continuing uninterrupted, despite difficult weather conditions and low temperatures. Specialists are working to restore power to the region's residents as quickly as possible.

DTEK reminded that emergency power cuts are currently in effect in the Kyiv region. During such outages, hourly schedules do not apply.

Energy companies thanked the region's residents for their patience, understanding and support, emphasising that work to restore power supply is ongoing.

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