Ukrenergo expects power supply to be restored to all consumers in Konotop by end of day
Electricity supply to all consumers in Konotop, Sumy region, is expected to be restored by the end of Wednesday, national power grid operator Ukrenergo said on Wednesday evening.
Ukrenergo, the national power grid operator, anticipates that electricity will be restored to all consumers in Konotop, Sumy region, by the end of Wednesday, according to a statement made on Wednesday evening. During this initial phase, power will be distributed to consumers in a rotational manner due to grid constraints, the system operator explained.
Energy workers are persisting with emergency repair and restoration tasks, implementing additional measures to expedite the restoration of electricity to Konotop's residents. The Energy Ministry, Ukrenergo, the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Konotop's mayor, and the regional power company's management are working in unison to resolve the issue, the company reported.
The aftermath of the shelling necessitates intricate technical solutions, affirmed Ukrenergo, although the required steps are clear, and all relevant services are committed to their swift execution. Prime Minister Serhiy Kyrylenko directed the Energy Ministry and Ukrenergo to promptly evaluate the situation in Konotop and restore electricity supply as quickly as possible, the company added.
He further assured that the government would ensure Konotop receives a sufficient reserve of diesel fuel on Wednesday to power alternative sources required for operating the boiler house and water utility.
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