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100,000 customers in Chernihiv and the surrounding area were left without power

UA.NEWS 11 August 2026 19:57
100,000 customers in Chernihiv and the surrounding area were left without power

On Tuesday, approximately 100,000 customers in Chernihiv and the Chernihiv district experienced a sudden power outage. Chernihivoblenergo reported that utility workers are already working to restore power. The cause of the large-scale power outage has not yet been identified.

 

A large-scale emergency power outage occurred on Tuesday in Chernihiv and surrounding communities. About 100,000 customers were left without power. The company noted that the outage affected both the regional capital and the Chernihiv district. “Approximately 100,000 customers in the Chernihiv district and the city of Chernihiv have been affected by an emergency power outage. Power company crews are already working to restore power,” the company said in a statement.

It is currently unknown what exactly caused the outage. “Chernihivoblenergo” has not specified whether the outage is related to damage to the power infrastructure, a technical malfunction, or other circumstances. Utility workers are already working to restore power. It is also unclear at this time how long it may take to fully restore power to all customers.

Due to the scale of the incident, the situation may vary across different areas of the city and region. Some customers may have their power restored sooner, while restoration in other areas may take longer. Residents of Chernihiv and the surrounding area are advised to follow announcements from “Chernihivoblenergo” and local authorities. If the company releases additional information about the cause of the outage or the timeline for restoration, that information may be provided separately.

So far, the only official information available concerns the scale of the power outage—approximately 100,000 customers in the Chernihiv district and Chernihiv city. Utility workers continue to work to restore power to consumers. Chernihivoblenergo JSC reported on the situation.

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