Following the incident in Vladivostok, authorities report that about 21,000 residents in the Primorsky Territory were left without power. The disruption originated at the Vtoraya Rechka substation, operated by Vladivostok Electric Grid Enterprise, triggering an emergency shutdown that cut electricity to more than 100 apartments and several socially important facilities. The affected population spans a broad area, including families, workplaces, healthcare centers, and essential public services that rely on a stable power supply.
As of the latest updates, supervisory bodies indicate that electricity has been partially restored. Nevertheless, more than three thousand people continue to experience outages, underscoring the ongoing effort to stabilize the grid and expedite full restoration to the affected neighborhoods and institutions.
In response to the fault, the Vladivostok city prosecutor’s office announced that it will examine compliance with the law governing the maintenance and service of electrical networks. The review will also consider whether the authorities met the regulatory deadlines for eliminating the accident and restoring service, with findings expected to clarify responsibilities and any potential violations.
Earlier reports described a fatal consequence linked to another section of the high voltage line, Davydovka – Barabash – Slavyanka, in the Primorsky Territory. Official sources noted that over 30,000 people were impacted by the incident, and restoration work has been under scrutiny and oversight by the Primorsky District Prosecutor’s Office. The ongoing investigations emphasize accountability in the delivery and restoration of critical utility services during emergencies, ensuring safety protocols are followed and public safety is maintained across the region.
Residents and local officials remain focused on the timeline for complete power restoration and the protocols guiding emergency repairs. While some neighborhoods have regained service, the continued outages experienced by a substantial portion of the population highlight the complexity of reenergizing a broad distribution network after a major fault. Stakeholders are watching closely as investigators assess the sequence of events, the condition of infrastructure, and the efficiency of the response to the outage. Public statements reiterate the commitment to transparency, prompt remediation, and preventative measures to reduce the risk of future incidents. [Citation: Vladivostok City Prosecutor’s Office; Primorsky District Prosecutor’s Office; supervisory authorities]