Power Outage in Kyiv Region: 60 DTEK Crews Deployed as 20,000 Households Remain Without Electricity

Electricity Supply Situation in the Kyiv Region

According to Главком: As of the morning of April 27, 20,000 families in the Kyiv region are still without power. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with 60 DTEK teams working to fix the damage caused by severe weather. It is worth noting that over 180,000 households in the region have already had their electricity restored. The outages were triggered by downed power lines after trees and branches fell during strong winds.

Severe Weather Across Ukraine

The storm has not only affected the Kyiv region but also other parts of Ukraine. The hardest-hit areas include:

• Dnipropetrovsk region
• Khmelnytskyi region
• Kyiv region

Across 19 regions of the country, more than 700 settlements have been left without electricity. Tragically, three people have died as a result of the natural disaster: one in Zaporizhzhia, one in Zakarpattia, and one in Cherkasy region.

In Kyiv on April 27, wind gusts of 15–20 m/s are expected, which could complicate driving, especially on open road sections and bridges. Such weather conditions may cause vehicles to drift sideways, lift dust and debris, and reduce visibility. On the nights of April 27 and 28, ground frost of 0–2°C is forecast, which could also create hazardous road conditions.

In response to these weather conditions, a yellow danger level has been declared. Drivers are advised to:

• Reduce speed and maintain steady movement without sudden maneuvers
• Increase the distance to other vehicles
• Turn on low-beam headlights for better visibility
• Avoid risky overtaking
• Be especially careful when exiting forest strips or courtyards onto open areas where the wind is noticeably stronger

“Over 180,000 families in the Kyiv region already have power. Energy workers continue to restore electricity supply in the Kyiv region after the storm.” - representatives of DTEK Kyiv Regional Grids

The situation regarding power restoration in the Kyiv region remains challenging, but the efforts of energy workers are gradually yielding results. The severe weather that hit the regions has had serious consequences, including loss of life, underscoring the importance of following safety measures during such natural disasters. Under the yellow danger level, drivers and pedestrians should remain particularly alert and cautious to avoid accidents. DTEK crews will continue their work to ensure a swift restoration of power supply to all affected areas.

As the situation unfolds in the Kyiv region, it's important to recognize that the severe weather has had a widespread impact across Ukraine. Reports indicate that the storms have not only caused significant power outages but have also led to tragic fatalities. For a deeper understanding of the current challenges faced by various regions, including the details on the casualties and affected areas, read more about the ongoing crisis here.