Ukrenergo announced the introduction of strict emergency electricity restrictions on January 21 due to a massive rocket and drone attack by Russian troops on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
The Most Challenging Situation in Regions
The most significant power supply problems were recorded in seven regions: Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, Odesa, and Poltava Regions.
Causes and Scale of the Attack
During the night and morning of January 20, Russian troops launched a comprehensive strike on generation facilities, transmission, and electricity distribution networks. As a result of the attack, over 5,600 multi-story buildings were left without electricity and heat.
Recommendations for Consumers
Energy workers urge citizens to:
- Maximize limitation of powerful electrical appliances
- Turn off unnecessary lights
- Postpone laundry and ironing to nighttime hours
Outage schedules can be clarified on the official pages of regional energy companies in each region.
