Volodymyr Zelensky called on Ukrainians to restrict their electricity consumption from 07:00 on Thursday. A call relayed by the mayor of kyiv Vitaliy Klichko, who called on his constituents to refrain from turning on microwave ovens, air conditioners, electric kettles or electric heaters between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
The Ukrainian presidency had earlier announced “restrictions for electricity supply” across Ukraine on Thursday, and the creation of mobile electricity supply points for critical infrastructure.
“We are preparing for all possible scenarios as winter approaches,” the Ukrainian president said. “We expect Russian terror to be directed against energy installations until, with the help of our partners, we are able to destroy 100% of missiles and drones.”