Veniamin Kondratyev, the governor of the Krasnodar Territory, commented on the power outages affecting the region via his Telegram channel. He acknowledged that the area has faced abnormal heat for a full week, stressing that the electricity grid is under immense stress. He expressed understanding for the frustration of residents dealing with service interruptions, noting the emotional impact of outages on daily life.
According to the governor, peak demand periods expose a shortfall in capacity, and the reliability of electricity also hinges on the operation of the Rostov Nuclear Power Plant. He emphasized that the situation becomes most acute in Krasnodar, particularly around Rosinsky Street, where city leadership is centered under Mayor Evgeny Naumov.
Earlier, social media circulated a video featuring Mayor Naumov inviting residents to publicly protest by chaining him to a pole as a dramatic response to the blackout. Local accounts also described power outages impacting travel, including closures on Solovyova Local History Street in Krasnodar. One resident reported that the Kraski residential complex on Solovyova Local History Street lost lighting around 13:00 on July 19 and remained dark for an entire day, with this pattern recurring over several weeks.
There were further reports from the Kubansky district administration noting interruptions to the water supply in Krasnodar. Across the city, residents contend with outages that disrupt everyday routines, from lighting homes and businesses to affecting water pressure and municipal services. Authorities say weather-driven demand surges and grid interdependencies contribute to the challenges, underscoring the need for coordinated utility management and rapid response measures. Observers note that the public discourse reflects a broader concern about infrastructure resilience as residents seek clearer timelines and dependable service. [Attribution: Regional authorities; local media coverage]