In Kyiv, on January 31, the movement of metro trains temporarily stopped and the escalators ceased to operate due to emergency power outages. The restrictions are related to the loss of voltage from external power supply centers. This is reported by the Kyiv City Administration.
When will the metro movement resume in Kyiv on January 31: official position
The Kyiv City Administration reported that due to the lack of external power supply, the movement of trains in the capital's metro has been suspended, as well as the operation of escalators at the stations. They promise to inform about the exact time of resumption of movement additionally after stabilization of the power supply.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko clarified that emergency power outages were recorded not only in Kyiv but also in other cities of Ukraine. According to him, the metro stopped due to critically low voltage in the network.
When will the metro movement resume in Kyiv on January 31: what works during the power outage
Despite the train movement stoppage, the underground stations of the capital's metro continue to operate as shelters. They are equipped with backup power, which allows for basic safety functions to be maintained for people.
In addition, the municipal enterprise 'Kyivvodokanal' announced a complete lack of water supply in all districts of the capital due to an accident in the energy system. Energy sector specialists, together with water utility workers, are working in an intensified mode for the quickest possible restoration of power supply and water delivery.
As of 14:00, power supply has been restored for critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The next stage will involve the gradual reconnection of household consumers. In Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, and Odesa regions, light is already being returned to people, reported Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal.
It should be noted that Kyivstar responded to advertising criticism in the metro expressed by psychologist Vira Romanova. She pointed out an advertisement that contained the text 'Mom, what should I give you? A grandson'. Romanova believes that such a fragment of the advertisement could be perceived as sensitive, particularly in the context of reproductive pressure on women.