Ukraine's Energy Ministry says almost 300 settlements across the country are still without electricity on January 11 due to bad weather, despite efforts by repair teams. "Due to icing and falling electricity poles, broken power lines, and continuous cold weather, 281 settlements remain without electricity -- 128 in the Dnipropetrovsk region, 70 in the Kirovohrad region, 56 in the Mykolayiv region, and 27 settlements in the Odesa region," the ministry said in a statement. It said 248 settlements had been reconnected on January 10. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Nearly 300 Ukrainian Settlements Still Without Power Due To Bad Weather
