Bad weather leaves 53 towns and villages in Ukraine without electricity

On the night of June 1, bad weather left 53 populated areas in three regions of Ukraine without electricity, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine has reported.

"Bad weather conditions (strong winds, rain, and thunderstorm) caused blackouts in 53 populated areas in three regions, in particular: Sumy region - 30 populated areas, Cherkasy region - 20, and Kirovohrad region - 3,” the statement says.

Emergency teams of regional power distribution companies have started to conduct needed repairs to resume electricity supply.

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