Ukraine’s utility workers risk life and limb to keep the lights on

In photos

Ukraine’s power struggle

To keep the lights on, utility workers risk their lives under Russian fire Photography by Julia Demaree Nikhinson Reporting by Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Hanna Arhirova And Dmytro Zhyhinas The Associated Press Published 31 seconds ago

Utility workers in Ukraine are risking their lives as they battle to keep the lights as Russia repeatedly attacks the energy system.

The Associated Press interviewed several of the workers about their jobs and how they have changed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago. All of them agreed to be photographed, but three spoke on condition only their first names be used because of heightened security concerns about their locations.

At least 160 workers have been killed and more than 300 wounded sinc