‘No reason to stop living’: Ukrainians find ways to cope with power cuts as Russia pounds the energy system
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Key Points:
- Liudmyla Shramko and many Ukrainians have endured prolonged power outages due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to severe disruptions in daily life including heating, cooking, and elevator use.
- In winter, blackouts are especially harsh as heating systems stop working, leaving tens of thousands without warmth amid freezing temperatures; Kyiv experienced average daily power cuts of 9.5 hours in December.
- The energy crisis has forced residents and businesses to adapt, such as using generators, altering routines, and coping with uncertainty about future outages and their impact on essential devices like lamps and phones.
- Infrastructure damage extends beyond electricity, with attacks also disrupting water supplies, as seen in Odesa where residents faced simultaneous loss of power, heating,
