Lviv prepares for blackout: the city tests all essential systems

Winter may be difficult. Last night in Kyiv proved it once again. Starting tomorrow, we are switching Lviv to test mode. We need to check all our resources, mechanisms, supplies, and responsiveness. We do this every year, but for the first time simultaneously across the whole city, - said Sadovyi.

From October 11, Lviv began simultaneous checks of all city resources for alternative water, electricity supply, and heating. City officials warned residents about possible inconveniences. This was reported by Lviv's mayor Andriy Sadovyi.

As part of the check, traffic lights will be disconnected from the main power and switched to alternative power to ensure that they will work in the event of a blackout. Regarding heating, some schools and hospitals are already switching to solid-fuel boilers for heating without electricity supply.

The city authorities have raised a register of all stoves in houses for condition checks and are preparing resources for the effective operation of the city in conditions of potential crisis mode.

It is worth noting that on the night of October 10, there was again an attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the Ukrainian energy system was attacked by over 450 drones and several dozen missiles.

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called on international partners to respond to Russian strikes on Ukraine's critically important civilian infrastructure.

Starting from October 11, Lviv began checking all the city's resources to ensure alternative water, electricity, and heating supply. The city authorities warned residents about possible inconveniences and are taking measures to prepare the city for potential crisis situations. At the same time, an attack on energy infrastructure objects by the Russian Federation occurred in Kyiv, reminding the need to ensure the security of Ukraine's energy system amid escalating tensions.