On Monday, February 16, power outages will be implemented across all regions of Ukraine according to hourly schedules for both residential and industrial consumers. This announcement was made by the national energy company, Ukrenergo.
However, specific details regarding the timing and extent of these outages have not been disclosed. Ukrenergo indicated that the outages are a response to the impact of extensive Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
The company also noted that the timing and volume of the power restrictions may vary, advising residents to monitor updates on the official social media channels of their regional energy providers.
Since January 14, a state of emergency has been in effect in Ukraine’s energy sector, following directives from President Volodymyr Zelensky. This measure was introduced amid ongoing Russian attacks and deteriorating weather conditions affecting energy supply.
Ukraine is set to experience power outages on February 16, affecting both households and industries due to damage from Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Residents are advised to stay informed through local energy providers as the situation develops.