Russian attacks have left consumers without power in four regions of Ukraine
Massive strikes by Russian forces on energy infrastructure have led to new power outages in several regions of the country.
This was reported by NPC Ukrenergo on Facebook.
As of the morning of March 26, power outages have been reported in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions.
The most critical situation is currently observed in the Odesa and Chernihiv regions, where damage to power grid facilities is most severe.
The national energy company "Ukrenergo" reports that the enemy has been deliberately attacking infrastructure over the past 24 hours and today.
“Over the past 24 hours and into the current 24-hour period, the enemy has launched massive attacks on the energy infrastructure of several regions of Ukraine. As a result, as of this morning, there are new power outages in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions,” the agency officially reported.
Energy workers have already begun restoration work at the sites of the strikes, where the security situation permits. Despite the damage, the country’s overall electricity consumption has decreased by 2.4% compared to the previous day.
This trend is due to warmer temperatures and clear weather in most regions, which reduces the load on the grid.
Experts are urging citizens to use electricity wisely, especially during peak hours.
The most efficient time to use high-power electrical appliances is between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when solar power plants are actively operating.
Energy officials ask that people avoid turning on multiple energy-intensive devices simultaneously in the evening hours—from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
“Given the weather conditions, it is advisable to shift active energy consumption to the period when solar power plants operate most efficiently—from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,” Ukrenergo notes.
Conserving energy will help stabilize the grid following yet another act of terror against civilian infrastructure.
As a reminder, Russia attacked energy facilities in six regions of Ukraine.
Additionally, consumers with distributed generation will not have their power cut off.
