On March 25, Ukraine’s National Energy Company, Ukrenergo, announced that there are no anticipated power outages for residential consumers or power restrictions for industrial users.
The company urged citizens to utilize high-energy appliances during daylight hours, specifically between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Meanwhile, on the night of March 24, Russia launched a coordinated assault on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, employing a combination of drones and missiles. A total of 426 aerial attack units were deployed, with Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepting 25 missiles and 365 drones. Strikes were recorded at 22 locations, with six missiles and 27 drones hitting various targets, and debris from intercepted drones landing at 10 sites. Details regarding three missiles are still being clarified.
Throughout the day, Ukrainian Air Forces reported that Russia continued its offensive, deploying over 550 drones of various types. From the night of March 23 to the evening of March 24, nearly 1,000 drones were launched, including models such as ‘Shahed’ and ‘Herbera’. By 6:00 PM, Ukrainian defenses had downed 541 drones and recorded 15 successful hits.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed damage across 11 regions of Ukraine, including Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, and Khmelnytskyi. Casualties have been reported, with over 40 individuals injured, including five children. Zelensky expressed condolences to the families affected and noted that necessary assistance is being provided.
The President emphasized that Russia’s primary target remains Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, although strikes have also affected other sites. Notably, the historical center of Lviv suffered damage, with a fire reported at the Church of St. Andrew, a monument dating back to the early 17th century.
In a related development, Moldova experienced a power outage on its cross-border electricity transmission line connecting to Romania, following the extensive Russian attacks. The Moldovan government has supported Prime Minister Alexander Muntyanu’s proposal to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector for 60 days.
Ukraine's energy company reports no planned power outages as the country faces ongoing Russian attacks on critical infrastructure. President Zelensky confirms casualties and damage across multiple regions, while Moldova declares an energy emergency following disruptions.