Food packages in short supply at Murmansk aid centers

The work to deliver packages to Murmansk«s public support points is organized, but there are difficulties in assembling them, city mayor Ivan Lebedev reported. Retail chains are gathering the packages, and this requires time.

«At the time of writing this post, food packages are available at the following addresses: 12 Mira Street, 12 Skalnaya Street, 76/3 Heroes-Sevromorists Avenue. I ask for your understanding of this situation. We are trying very hard to help everyone who needs support!» Lebedev writes in his Telegram channel.

A state of emergency has been declared in the Murmansk Region. It may take at least a week to fully restore power supply after the accident. The Murmansk Regional Prosecutor«s Office has already launched an investigation due to the mass power outages. A criminal case has been initiated. It was revealed that the fallen power line poles had been in service for almost 60 years.

Residents of Murmansk were told where they can go to warm up and charge electronic devices. Interactive maps have also been prepared for citizens. See how queues form at assistance points for boiling water and device charging. Northerners share how they are coping with difficulties on the third day without electricity.

Yandex Taxi will refund money for rides from the areas affected by emergency power outages in Murmansk.

All important and current information about power outages in Murmansk and the region is published in our live updates.