Outage schedules on Telegram: a chatbot for residents of Mykolaiv Oblast

Residents of Mykolaiv and Mykolaiv Oblast can quickly get information about power outages via @myko_blackout_bot. The chatbot helps users keep track of schedules and power supply updates.

Users can:

• view the latest power outage schedules;
• receive notifications when power is restored for their group;
• get information about changes to outage schedules.

City and oblast residents are encouraged to connect to the chatbot on Telegram to receive up-to-date information about the power supply in a timely manner.

We previously reported:

• Power on a schedule: hourly outages begin in Mykolaiv Oblast
• Power outage schedules return due to damage to the power grid
• Emergency repairs may leave Mykolaiv without power for up to 6 hours at a time
• Shelling damaged power equipment: part of Mykolaiv is still without electricity
• Mykolaiv gets a new bot: residents can find out when their power will be restored