Ukraine's Power Race: Fixing Grid in Freeze Under Fire
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Ukrainian energy workers are fighting two enemies: Russian missiles and the deep cold.
They are making urgent repairs to power plants and lines, damaged by constant bombardment. They must work in temperatures far below freezing, often with frozen equipment.
This nationwide effort is critical. With much of the energy system damaged, local warming centers have become a lifeline for civilians without heat or electricity.
The struggle to restore power continues despite the extreme conditions and ongoing attacks.