Kyiv residents urged to keep water supplies and power banks amid shelling

Amidst the ongoing intense shelling of Kyiv, the capital's authorities have once again appealed to residents to prepare in advance for potential power outages. Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) Petro Panteleev, during a telethon, reminded everyone that a water supply and charged power banks should be a basic minimum for every home.

Water supply and power banks — the basic minimum

"As you understand, you need to have a water supply at home. Both drinking and technical water," Panteleev emphasized. According to him, it is not just about drinking water, but also technical water that may be needed for household use during outages. Separately, the Deputy Head of the KCSA highlighted the necessity of having power banks: "We are living in a time of such intense shelling that results in problems we are managing. But at the moment, we need to endure," he added, addressing Kyiv residents.

Power shortages and street lighting shutdown

The call for Kyiv residents to conserve energy and stockpile supplies comes amid real restrictions in the capital's energy system. As the KCSA reminds, street lighting is being temporarily turned off in Kyiv—a decision made due to power shortages. According to city services, it is the power deficit that makes electric transport the "first victim" in load distribution, primarily complicating the light situation in certain districts.

Metro as a shelter during a total blackout

Separately, the capital's administration clarified the procedure for actions in the event of a total electricity cutoff. The KCSA reported that in the event of a total blackout, the Kyiv Metro will serve as a shelter for residents. This means that underground infrastructure will maintain its protective function even if external power is lost, which is especially important under conditions of intense shelling.

Stricter blackout measures in the Kyiv region

In parallel with measures within the city, the camouflage regime is also being strengthened at the regional level. As reported by RBC-Ukraine, the light camouflage regime will be strengthened in the Kyiv region. The Regional Military Administration (RMA) noted that such measures are intended to complicate the actions of Russian aerial attack weapons. The combination of these steps—from calls for personal supplies to regional light camouflage—forms a general contour of civil protection during ongoing shelling.