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The Geopolitician

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Ukraine · Country watch

Power Cuts Widen, Kyiv Transport Disrupted

Russian strikes cause power outages in nine oblasts, disrupting Kyiv's transport and affecting businesses.

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Business conditions in Ukraine are deteriorating as power cuts widen to nine oblasts, disrupting energy supply and transport in Kyiv. Russian electronic warfare further complicates communication in Crimea.

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In this briefing Ukrenergo · Ukraine · Kyiv · Serhii Beskrestnov · Starlink · Crimea

Disruption

  • Energy
  • Logistics
  • Public sector

Power cuts hit nine oblasts after Russian strikes

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Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have caused power outages across nine oblasts, according to Ukrenergo. The national grid operator announced on November 2 that the attacks led to significant disruptions in electricity supply, impacting both residential and commercial areas. The strikes have intensified the ongoing energy crisis in the country, which has already been facing intermittent power cuts due to previous attacks. The affected oblasts include key industrial and agricultural regions, further straining Ukraine's economy.

Impact Energy consumers in nine oblasts face disruptions, affecting industrial and agricultural operations.

Sources: Newvoice ↗

  • Logistics
  • Public sector

Kyiv electric transport halted due to power shortage

Kyiv faced significant disruptions in its electric transport services on November 2 due to power shortages, Censor.net reports. The lack of electricity led to the temporary suspension of tram services, including the high-speed tram line on Borshchahivska, and the funicular. The outages have affected daily commutes and logistics within the city, adding pressure on alternative transport modes. The disruptions are part of the broader power issues caused by recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Impact Commuters and logistics operators in Kyiv face delays as electric transport services are disrupted.

Sources: Censor.net ↗

Safety & health

  • Technology
  • Defence

Russia expands electronic warfare against Starlink

Russian forces are increasing their deployment of electronic warfare systems to disrupt Starlink communications, according to Serhii Beskrestnov, a technology adviser to the Ukrainian president. The systems are reportedly being used extensively in occupied Crimea to interfere with satellite communications, Newvoice reports. This move poses challenges for Ukrainian military and civilian operations that rely on Starlink for secure and reliable communication, complicating coordination efforts in the region.

Impact Military and civilian users of Starlink in Crimea face communication disruptions due to Russian electronic warfare.

Sources: KyivPost ↗, Newvoice ↗

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