Blackouts and power surges

When the power comes back on, IT devices die In Kharkiv, the power grid goes down at least once or twice a week due to russian airstrikes on power structures. It often isn’t until the power comes back on, however, that things get really dangerous. In the summer of 2026, after a so-called neutral conductor broke, the sockets carried 380 volts instead of 230 for several minutes. All the sensitive IT equipment in the surgical wing of Clinic No. 25 was destroyed. There is backup power, but still no device to disconnect the system from the grid when dangerous voltages occur. Our plan: Protective relays and uninterruptible power supplies to protect patient data and documentation in the future. Cost: approximately 4,800 EUR All devices are available from Ukrainian specialty retailers, with warranty and service Installation will be handled by the clinic’s technical department Every donation ensures that the equipment won’t be destroyed again during the next power outage.