Bad weather leaves over 20 towns and villages in Ukraine without power

Bad weather leaves over 20 towns and villages in Ukraine without power / Photo from UNIAN

Some 23 towns and villages in Ukraine's three regions have reported power cuts after the safety system was activated amid the bad weather, namely rain and strong winds.

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In particular, the electricity supply was disrupted in 10 towns and villages in Chernihiv region, nine in Luhansk region, and four in Kyiv region, the State Emergency Service's press service has said.

Regional energy distribution companies deployed their repair teams to eliminate the aftermath of the blackouts.

Weather conditions in Ukraine are expected to deteriorate on July 13, a storm warning has been issued.