What happened

Russian strikes on Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure disconnected the 400 kV Vulcănești–Isaccea interconnector linking Moldova with Romania through Ukraine. Moldova activated four lower-voltage links with Romania, but forecast a 350–400 MW peak deficit and urged responsible consumption. Parliament approved a 60-day energy-sector state of emergency from 25 March so authorities could procure emergency electricity, maintain consumption islands and protect critical services. This record describes a cross-border grid cascade; reviewed sources did not establish that the interconnector itself was directly struck.

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