Estonia's Prime Minister Tells The Nation To Prepare For Blackouts

A substation of the Estonian power distribution company "Elering" is pictured in Tallinn, Estonia. (File Photo: Reuters) 

Reuters: Estonian PM tells nation to prepare for blackouts if Russia switches off power grid 

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas told her nation that power blackouts are possible if Russia kicks the Baltic states from the joint power grid, as she announced a snap defense readiness exercise. 

“We must also be prepared for Russia might disconnect Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from their electricity grid”, she said in a televised address on Thursday evening, according to the government website. 

“It would be wise to be prepared for possible power outages – that includes public authorities, companies, and every individual”, she added, describing any disruptions as “temporary.”  

Read more ....  

Update: Estonian Premier Warns of Blackouts if Russia Cuts Grid Access (Bloomberg)  

WNU Editor: Estonia is confident that they can quickly connect to the European grid in the event that Russia switches off the power grid .... Estonia grid connected to Europe 'in 12 hours' in event of Russia blackout (EER News).

from War News Updates https://ift.tt/A6WTj0p