Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly authorized rolling energy blackouts in Moscow as the city grapples with bone-chilling temperatures plummeting to -7°F(-22°C).
Powercuts To Hit 22 Million
These power cuts are expected to affect the entire Moscow metropolitan area, home to approximately 22 million people.
Electricity Less Than 12 Hours a Day
The directive limits electricity supply to “not exceed 12 hours per day” and is scheduled to be in effect from January 14 through March 31, 2024, as announced by Ukraine commentator Igor Sushko.
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Heating Main Rupture Sparks Energy Crisis
The decision to implement these blackouts follows a heating main rupture that occurred at the Klimovsk Specialized Ammunition Plant in Podolsk, located about 30 miles south of central Moscow, on January 4.
Thousands Without Heat
The aftermath of this incident has left tens of thousands of Russian residents in the Moscow region without heat in their homes, leaving them vulnerable to the severe subzero temperatures.
Affected Areas Extend Beyond Moscow
A map shared by a Russian Telegram channel and circulated on various social media platforms reveals the extensive reach of the power outages. Cities such as Khimki, Balashikha, Lobnya, Lyubertsy, Podolsk, Chekhov, Naro-Fominsk, and Podolsk are among the affected areas.
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Energy Crisis Hits Moscow Residents
In addition to these, residents in Moscow, specifically Balashikha, Elektrostal, Solnechnogorsk, Dmitrov, Domodedovo, Troitsk, Taldom, Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Krasnogorsk, Pushkino, Ramenskoye, Voskresensk, Losino-Petrovsky, and Selyatino, are also grappling with power outages.
Energy Crisis Spreads Across Russia
The energy crisis has not been limited to Moscow alone. Reports indicate that power outages have been experienced in various cities across Russia, including St. Petersburg, Rostov, Volgograd, Voronezh, and Primorsky, exacerbating the challenges posed by the harsh winter conditions.
Massive Fire Engulfs Warehouse Near St. Petersburg
As the energy crisis unfolded, a massive fire erupted in a warehouse used by Russia’s largest online retailer, located south of St. Petersburg.
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Warehouse Building Collapses
The blaze consumed an extensive area of 70,000 square meters, with 50,000 square meters of the Wildberries warehouse collapsing, according to Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
Employees Flee Scene of Warehouse Fire
Videos circulated on social media captured employees fleeing the scene, fearing for their safety. Aerial footage showed the warehouse engulfed in flames, sending plumes of smoke into the sky.
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