Tag: Power Outage
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Russian Strikes Knock Out Power Across Kyiv as Ukraine Faces Widespread Blackouts
Kyiv Shrouded in Darkness as Strikes Hit Energy Infrastructure Overnight, Moscow’s forces intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing widespread power cuts in Kyiv, the capital. Ukrainian authorities described the strikes as a coordinated effort aimed at crippling critical infrastructure and sowing disruption. The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed that at least nine people…
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Kyiv Power Cuts as Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Capital
Night of disruption in Kyiv: power cuts and damage Overnight, a wave of Russian missiles and drones targeted energy infrastructure across Ukraine, with Kyiv bearing the brunt. The capital saw widespread power cuts as emergency crews raced to assess damage and begin repairs. Ukraine’s capital city officials described the strikes as part of a broader…
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Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian attack underway targeting energy infrastructure
Ukraine reports a massive Russian attack on energy infrastructure Ukraine confirmed that Russia is conducting a “massive attack” on its energy infrastructure, a development that has left parts of Kyiv and other regions grappling with power and water shortages. The statements came from top Ukrainian officials in the early hours of Friday, signaling an escalation…
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Amy Storm Strikes Norway: Severe Weather Hits Vestfold and Beyond
Overview: Amy Storm reaches Norway with the potential to be the most powerful system in a quarter-century for parts of the country. Meteorologists warned that Vestfold and Telemark could see up to 100 millimeters of rain in 12 hours, while strong winds and landslide risks prompted widespread advisories south of Narvik. The storm’s broad reach…
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Chernobyl outage after Russian attack raises safety concerns
Update: Chernobyl outage after Russian strikes The abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, close to the Belarus border, experienced a power outage following a series of Russian attacks. Officials said voltage fluctuations disrupted the safety containment system that keeps the destroyed reactor isolated and prevents radioactive releases. The outage underscores how critical a…
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IAEA: Diesel Backup at Zaporizhzhia NPP for Ten Days
IAEA warns of prolonged diesel backup at Zaporizhzhia NPP The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the diesel-powered cooling system at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) could run out within about ten days if external power remains unavailable. The agency’s director general, Rafael Grossi, described the situation as the longest and most…
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Chernobyl Power Plant Outage After Russian Attack Raises Safety Concerns
Update: Chernobyl power plant outage after Russian attack The abandoned Chernobyl power plant sits in northern Ukraine near the Belarus border. In the chaos of attack and counterattack, voltage fluctuations disrupted electricity to the safety containment structure that keeps the damaged reactor isolated and prevents further radioactive releases, according to Ukraine’s energy ministry in a…
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IAEA Warns Diesel Could Last Ten Days at Zaporizhzhia NPP Amid Outage
EU’s Largest Nuclear Plant Under Strain as Power Keeps Failing The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has raised alarm over the situation at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine. With external power cut for more than a week, the six reactors at the plant remain shut but still require cooling. The Ukrainian…
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IAEA: Diesel for ten days at Zaporizhzhia NPP amid Ukraine war
IAEA warns of cooling risk at Zaporizhzhia NPP as diesel runs dry The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has highlighted a precarious cooling situation at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine. After more than a week without external power, the plant is now kept safe by diesel generators. The six reactors remain…
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Philippines Earthquake: Cebu Hit by Strong Quakes, Rescue Ops Underway
What Happened Late last night, the city of Cebu in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines was jolted by a sequence of powerful earthquakes. Seismologists recorded three major tremors in quick succession, with magnitudes estimated at 6.9, 7.0 and 7.0 on the Richter scale. The shocks rattled homes, offices, and public buildings, prompting thousands…