Murmansk declared a state of emergency after widespread power outages left many homes without heating and electricity. Andrei Cibis, the city’s governor, said Rosseti workers were unable to restore supply because of the region’s topography and harsh weather. Temperatures fell to about -12 °C on Sunday and are forecast to drop to -24 °C next week. Strong winds knocked down at least five high‑voltage pylons near Murmansk, prompting the authorities to order replacement equipment from Karelia and Leningrad. Residents of Murmansk and Severomorsk, home to the Northern Fleet, were urged to limit electronic use and to use government‑run school and sports halls to charge phones and heat food. The crisis has highlighted the vulnerability of the Arctic region’s infrastructure during extreme winter conditions.

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