On February 18, Ukraine will experience scheduled power outages across all regions as part of an effort to manage electricity consumption. The National Energy Company of Ukraine, known as Ukrenergo, announced that these outages will particularly affect industrial consumers.
The decision to impose restrictions is attributed to the ongoing effects of Russian missile and drone attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure. Ukrenergo emphasized that the situation within the energy system remains fluid, advising residents to check their local energy provider’s official channels for updates on outage timings and durations.
Power Outage Schedules for Specific Regions
In Sumy Oblast, local energy provider Sumioblenergo has confirmed that the scheduled outages will be implemented according to the directives from Ukrenergo. These schedules may be adjusted throughout the day based on the energy system’s status.
In Lviv Oblast, Lvivoblenergo has reported that residents will experience power outages once a day on February 18, with each outage lasting between two to three and a half hours.
Current Energy Situation in Ukraine
The energy crisis has been exacerbated by a recent wave of attacks on February 17, during which Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities with drones and missiles. As a result, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions faced temporary power loss. Additionally, disruptions to heating services were noted in Sumy and Odesa.
According to energy expert Hennadiy Ryabtsev from the National Institute for Strategic Studies, while the latest attacks did not critically damage the energy system, they did temporarily worsen the conditions for heat and electricity supply in certain areas. The attacks primarily targeted generation facilities and transformer substations, with not all incoming drones and missiles being intercepted.
Further Developments
As the situation evolves, officials are expected to provide ongoing updates regarding power supply and outages. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official sources.
Scheduled power outages will be implemented across Ukraine on February 18 due to the impact of recent Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure. Local energy providers have outlined specific outage schedules, which may be subject to change based on the overall energy situation.