A large-scale power line accident has occurred in Poltava Region, causing power outages for part of the population and businesses in the area
The incident took place overnight on May 1 in the Myrhorod municipal community, and its consequences are currently affecting hundreds of people and companies in the region. According to official sources, the situation was unexpected for energy workers, who are already working to eliminate the consequences of the accident and determine its causes. Volodymyr Kogut, the acting head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, reported on Telegram that as a result of the incident, about a thousand subscribers remain without electricity, including residents of towns and villages in the region, as well as manufacturing enterprises located in the area. He also said that emergency crews have already begun work on restoring power supply. Specialists conducted an initial assessment of the power line to determine the extent of the damage and the necessary measures to fix the faults. At present, work is ongoing intensively, but restoring power may take several hours or even a day, depending on the complexity of the situation. The consequences of the accident have not only caused inconvenience to residents but also threatened the stability of several social infrastructure facilities, including medical institutions and schools. Local authorities urge residents to follow safety instructions during the downtime and assure that all efforts are being made for a quick and safe restoration of electricity. Poltava Region traditionally has a stable energy system, so this incident has caused significant concern among residents and regional leadership. The probable causes of the accident include severe weather, equipment wear, or possible human error, but the exact circumstances are being investigated by specialists. Local authorities emphasize that they are exerting maximum effort to quickly eliminate the consequences of the accident and encourage citizens to be patient and follow informational recommendations. It is also confirmed that energy authorities are deploying all available resources to swiftly restore stable power supply in the region.