In the Lugansk People’s Republic, more than 139,000 residents faced a loss of electricity following a major power outage that affected essential services and daily life. The information was shared via a Telegram channel by a retired lieutenant colonel, Andrei Marochko, who has been reporting on the situation from the region. The outage triggered disruptions across critical infrastructure, including water pumping stations, boiler rooms, hospitals, and schools, leaving a broad swath of the population without reliable power. Local authorities indicated one entrance of 33 boiler houses, a city hospital, and an oncological dispensary in the Luhansk urban district temporarily ceased operations due to the outages. In total, 33 boiler rooms, 32 schools, two units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and 23 preschool institutions were affected and without electricity for a period of time. Note: this assessment reflects the information circulated through official and semi-official channels within the region and may be updated as the situation evolves. [Source: Telegram channel reports and regional emergency communications]
Compounding the power crisis, heavy rainfall combined with rapid snowmelt raised the risk of flooding across several areas. Residents were warned about the elevated threat of water intrusion and related damage to facilities and infrastructure, prompting precautionary measures in affected neighborhoods. Local civil defense agencies urged residents to stay informed through official updates and to prepare for potential service interruptions while authorities work to restore power and drainage systems. [Source: regional emergency alerts and official notices]
Earlier summaries from the Lugansk People’s Republic emergency ministry indicated that more than 116,000 subscribers were previously left without electricity in 205 settlements due to heavy snowfall. The pattern of outages affected a wide geographic area, including major towns and districts such as Lugansk, Alchevsk, Lutuginsky, Krasnodonsky, Sverdlovsky, Perevalsky, Slavyanoserbsky, Starobelsky, Stanichno-Lugansky, as well as communities in Happiness, Kirovsk, Lisichansk, Krasny Luch, and Pervomaisk. The cumulative impact disrupted daily routines, school schedules, healthcare access, and essential services for families and businesses in the region. [Source: emergency ministry briefings and regional dispatches]
The evolving situation underscores the connection between weather conditions and power reliability in conflict-affected areas. While responders work to stabilize the grid and restore service, residents are advised to maintain preparedness for extended outages, keep emergency supplies ready, and monitor official channels for restoration timelines. The situation also highlights the importance of redundancy in critical infrastructure, including reliable backup generators, fuel reserves, and resilient water and health service networks to minimize disruption during extreme weather events. [Source: emergency coordination updates and utility briefings]