Construction Negligence Caused Bishkek Power Outage; Perpetrators Must Compensate

Bishkek and its surrounding suburbs experienced a one-hour power outage on June 6, 2026. The disruption forced the capital's thermal power plant to temporarily cease its production of heat and electricity. Hospitals in the city continued to operate normally, utilizing backup generators during the outage.

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The perpetrators are obliged to compensate for the material damage.

The Ministry of Energy identified the cause of the blackout as damage to the "Parkovaya" - "Ala-Archa" 110-kilovolt high-voltage power line. This line is a critical artery for the capital's power supply, facilitating energy transfer between major substations and providing electricity to a significant portion of Bishkek.

In its statement, the Ministry of Energy pointed out that representatives from a construction site had received an official notification on May 28. This notice emphasized the necessity of strictly adhering to safety regulations when conducting work within the protected zones of electrical networks. Unfortunately, these safety requirements were not met, resulting in the damage to the high-voltage line.

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Representatives of the construction site were handed an official notification on May 28 about the need to strictly comply with safety requirements when carrying out work in the security zone of electrical networks.

The Ministry confirmed that materials related to the incident will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for legal assessment and appropriate action. The incident highlights the critical importance of safety protocols around essential infrastructure, as damage to such lines can lead to widespread disruptions. Automatic protection systems are designed to prevent more severe issues and maintain grid stability during such emergencies.

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Unfortunately, safety requirements were not met, which led to damage to the high-voltage power transmission line.