Posted 1/16/2024, 3:41:00 PM
Russia Faces Widespread Utility Breakdowns Leaving Thousands Without Vital Services
- Half of Russia's regions face utility breakdowns leaving hundreds of thousands without heat, water, electricity, gas
- 94 utility accidents recorded in Russia from Dec 1-Jan 15, a 29% increase over last year
- 20,000 left without heating in Podolsk as temperatures hit -30 C
- 14,000 lost heating in Novosibirsk; 10,000 lost heating in Lipetsk
- Despite crisis, Russia planning significant cuts to utility infrastructure spending