An incident affecting heat supply lines caused power, heating, and water outages for dozens of homes in Rostov-on-Don. The mayor or regional leader, Vasily Golubev, announced the disruption in a public statement shared via a telegram channel. Regional authorities confirmed that outages occurred in several city areas as crews responded to the fault and worked to restore services. Emergency teams are actively addressing the incident, and energy workers have pledged to restore electricity within hours. Residents were asked for patience while repairs proceeded and to stay informed through official channels for updates.
In Lipetsk, an earlier incident on January 13 left around 27 apartments without heat due to a problem on unheated heating networks. A subsequent accident in Lipetsk further affected many homes, increasing the citywide impact to around 282 residences. These events highlight the challenges that regional utility networks can face during extreme conditions and the rapid sequence of incidents that can disrupt essential services.
Earlier, Rostov-on-Don also reported a separate emergency involving a fire at a circus building, underscoring ongoing safety concerns in the region. These developments have prompted officials to emphasize ongoing monitoring, swift response, and clear guidance for residents as restoration efforts continue. [Citation: Regional emergency services bulletin]