Ukraine will implement scheduled power outages across all regions on February 19, in response to the recent impacts of Russian missile and drone strikes on energy facilities. The National Energy Company of Ukraine (Ukrenergo) announced that these outages will include hourly disconnections and limitations on power supply for industrial consumers.
The company stated that the decision was made due to the consequences of the attacks, which have significantly affected the stability of the energy system. Officials have advised residents to check the official pages of regional energy suppliers for specific details regarding the timing and extent of the outages.
Ukrenergo has also urged consumers to use electricity sparingly when it is available, emphasizing the need for conservation during this challenging period.
Power Outage Schedules for Specific Regions
In the Sumy region, scheduled outages will be implemented according to the volumes specified by Ukrenergo. All consumer groups in the region will experience power cuts throughout the day.
In the capital city, Kyiv, individual outage schedules will remain in effect for each building. Due to the current complexities in the energy sector, a unified hourly schedule is not feasible at this time.
In Khmelnytskyi, power outages are planned for February 26, with most consumers expected to experience two hours without electricity each day. Certain groups will face longer outages, while others will not experience disconnections at all.
Current Energy System Situation
Recent reports indicate that on February 17, Russian forces launched a series of drone and missile attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, resulting in power outages for consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Additionally, disruptions to heating supply were noted in Sumy and Odesa.
Gennady Ryabtsev, a researcher at the National Institute for Strategic Studies, commented that while the attacks did not lead to critical damage to the energy system, they temporarily worsened the situation regarding heating and electricity supply in certain areas.
Serhiy Nahornyak, a member of Ukraine’s parliament and the energy committee, indicated that residents, particularly in Kyiv, can expect improvements in electricity and heating availability by spring.
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Ukraine is set to implement scheduled power outages on February 19 due to the impact of recent Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. Officials have urged residents to conserve electricity and stay informed about specific outage schedules.