Prolonged Power Outages in Ukraine on February 13: Energy Workers' Compromise Due to Enemy Attacks

On Friday, February 13, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect across Ukraine. This decision was made due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone strikes, which significantly impacted the country's energy system. The company "Ukrenergo" reported that the situation in the energy system may change, so residents should monitor updates on the official pages of the regional energy suppliers.

Power Outage Schedules in the Regions

According to information from the company "DTEK," in the Odesa region, power will be shut off three times a day, resulting in over 12 hours without electricity for many consumers. A similar situation is observed in the Kyiv region, where residents will be without power for 11 to 16.5 hours a day.

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, a three-times-a-day power shutdown is also expected, with the duration of outages potentially exceeding 12 hours. In the Lviv region, after several days of strict schedules, some areas will have electricity throughout the day, while others are scheduled for outages lasting 3-4 hours.

Response to Russian Strikes

On the eve, during the night of February 12 to 13, Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, using drones and ballistic missiles. As a result of these attacks, hits on residential buildings were recorded, leading to emergency power outages in several regions.

Ukrainian Minister of Energy Denis Shmygal noted on his Telegram channel that the power deficit remains significant. He urged consumers to use electricity sparingly and emphasized the importance of the efforts of utility services and repair teams in addressing the consequences of the attacks.

Future of Energy

Alexander Kharchenko, head of the Energy Research Center, noted that Ukrainians can expect stable electricity supply until spring, but a departure from power outage schedules will only be possible in the long term.

Thus, the situation on the energy front remains complex, and Ukrainians should be prepared for outages, especially in light of worsening weather conditions expected in the near future.