On January 27, 2026, difficult weather conditions characterized by freezing rain and ice affected the normal operation of electricity distribution networks in several regions of the country.

At 06:45, the distribution system operator (DSO) ÎCS Premier Energy Distribution SA (Central–Southern region) reported 12 partially affected localities, with a total of 4,457 system users impacted and 363 service notifications received/registered. Most of the affected consumers, 3,428 in total, are from Criuleni district (localities: Molovata, Riscova, Ohrincea, Stetcani, Oxentea, Miclesti, Bolohan, Marcauti).

At the same time, DSO SA RED-Nord (Northern region) reported at 05:00 unplanned outages lasting more than 3 minutes, affecting a total of 16,408 system users. Of these, 9,181 consumers have been disconnected from electricity supply since January 26, 2026, between 18:00 and 20:00. Network faults were primarily caused by frost deposits and fallen trees, with the following issues observed:

• On the 10 kV overhead line in Unchitești village, Florești district: conductor breaks and bent crossarms;

• On the 10 kV overhead lines in Cotiujeni, Cușelauca, and Cușelovca villages, Șoldănești district: 15 poles fell to the ground, including conductor drops and partial conductor breaks;

• Fallen trees between poles requiring cord removal to secure the area;

• Malfunction of network equipment.

In the electricity transmission networks managed by ÎS Moldelectrica, on January 26, 2026, at 21:25, as a result of network faults (caused by adverse weather, frost deposits, and mechanical stresses on conductors), several 10 kV feeders at the branches (North, North-West, and Central) were disconnected, as well as some 110 kV overhead lines, including connections in the Dubăsari area and other lines.