“Ukrainians Work Through Blackouts, Internet Outages as Russia Targets Power Grid”
“With flashlights ready and devices charged, Ukrainians have acclimated to rolling power outages as Russia targets Ukraine’s energy grid with missiles and drones. But the damage caused by the attacks has made working and communicating online increasingly difficult.
Anastasia Kvitka works remotely from Dnipro as a marketing manager for Bordio, a productivity and time management platform. When she hears the now-frequent sounds of explosions, she retreats to an improvised shelter: her pantry.
“I have a blanket on the floor there and fairy lights on batteries so that there is lighting,” Ms. Kvitka says. “It looks romantic, but I wish I’d never had to experience that.” Not knowing when she may lose power and internet, she completes workday tasks that require the internet first.
With Russia continuing its strikes, many Ukrainians are suffering instability in their power and internet service, which is vital in keeping communication lines open with loved ones and receiving the latest news about the conflict. Rolling blackouts have become a regular feature of life. Ukrainians have adapted, importing generators and making grid repairs during blackouts.”
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