On November 6, 2026, residents of Vynohradar in Kyiv staged a protest by blocking the road due to prolonged power outages. This led to a complete halt of all transport in the area.
Reasons for the Protest
The residents of Vynohradar are demanding the restoration of electricity supply, which they claim has been absent for a long time. This marks the fourth instance of road blockage in this area in recent weeks, indicating systematic issues with electricity supply.
Situation on the Ground
According to local media reports, all transport movement has come to a standstill, creating significant traffic jams. People have taken to the roadway to protest against the inaction of the authorities in addressing the electricity supply issues.
Response from Energy Companies
DTEK explained that the reasons for the outages are ongoing attacks by Russia on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. It has been noted that not only power plants are under attack, but also electricity transmission facilities, complicating the situation further.