"Moldova's Energy Ministry said that at 10:42 a.m. local time, a voltage failure occurred on the 400 kV Isaccea-Vulcanesti-MGRES high-voltage line, which carries electricity imports from Romania through Ukraine and the Russian-held Transnistria region. The incident forced an emergency disconnection of Moldova's entire power system as Moldova and Ukraine operate within a shared electricity generation bloc. "Ukraine's electro-energetic protection system triggered due to unfavorable weather conditions, and we were immediately affected,""
"In Chisinau, Mayor Ion Ceban said the "largest part" of the city lost electricity, prompting the deployment of generators where needed. Trolleybuses stalled across several districts, while residents flooded social media with complaints. Police warned that nonfunctional traffic lights were increasing the risk of accidents, deploying officers to major intersections and urging drivers to slow down and follow road signs."
On January 31, severe problems in Ukraine's electricity network and harsh winter weather triggered cascading failures that led to major power disruptions across Moldova. A voltage failure occurred on the 400 kV Isaccea-Vulcanesti-MGRES high-voltage line that carries imports from Romania via Ukraine and Transnistria, forcing an emergency disconnection of Moldova's entire power system within a shared generation bloc. Large parts of Chisinau lost electricity, generators were deployed, trolleybuses stalled and traffic lights failed, prompting police to manage intersections. Border crossings faced delays and manual processing, while medical facilities switched to backup generators. Disruptions were attributed to emergency shutdowns linked to extreme weather, and speculation was dismissed.
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