Living in the dark, daily life in Ukraine without electricity

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Life without electricity has become part of everyday life for millions of Ukrainians. Both in the restored areas in the east and in cities far from the front. Overview in photos and videos.

Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have left millions of people without electricity or gas out in the cold. These attacks on power plants, gas pipelines and distribution stations have been occurring since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February, but in recent months the number and intensity of attacks have increased.

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A pedestrian walks down the street in Odessa

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Teenagers on a swing lit by a flashlight in Kyiv

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Shopping during a power outage in Odessa

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A woman in a restaurant without electricity in Kyiv.

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People use their phones to navigate an electricity-free area of ​​Kyiv.

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The waiter continues his work during a power outage in Lviv.

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Candlelit restaurant in Lviv.

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A woman plays guitar in a bar during a power outage in Lviv earlier this month.

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