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Power outages impact millions across Ukraine due to Russian shelling and harsh weather conditions. Regions like Kyiv, Odesa, and Sumy are notably affected, leading to scheduled and emergency power cuts. Ukrenergo and DTEK supervise the restoration efforts amidst severe challenges. Industrial sectors and households face periodic outages, crucially impacting daily life and business operations. Recent EU support has supplied electricity for 9 million Ukrainians, showcasing international efforts to stabilize the energy crisis. Despite adversity, Ukrainian resilience shines through as citizens adapt to these power disruptions with community and government support.

What regions in Ukraine are facing power outages?

Regions like Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and others are experiencing power outages due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructures. Hostilities have led to both scheduled and emergency power cuts across affected areas. Restoration efforts are ongoing, yet challenging, due to the scale of damage and adverse weather conditions impacting the energy grid.

How have power outages affected industry and daily life in Ukraine?

Power outages significantly impact industrial operations and daily life in Ukraine. Industrial sectors face limitations in energy access, leading to adjusted schedules and potential productivity declines. Meanwhile, households experience disruptions in electricity supply, affecting heating, communication, and essential services, exacerbating daily challenges for many Ukrainians.

What measures are being taken to restore power supply in Ukraine?

Efforts to restore power in Ukraine include coordinated actions by energy operators like Ukrenergo and DTEK to repair damaged infrastructures. The EU has also contributed by supplying equipment to aid restoration processes. Meanwhile, emergency repair work continues as authorities strive to ensure a stable energy supply amidst ongoing challenges.

How is the international community helping Ukraine with the power crisis?

The international community, particularly the European Union, is supporting Ukraine by providing vital equipment and resources necessary to stabilize the power grid. These efforts aim to mitigate the impact of the power crisis, helping to maintain essential services and reduce further disruptions in affected regions across Ukraine.

Why are power outages in Ukraine increasing recently?

Power outages in Ukraine have increased due to intensified Russian shelling targeting energy infrastructures combined with severe weather conditions. These factors lead to critical damage and subsequent power shortages, affecting several regions and necessitating ongoing efforts to restore and stabilize the energy supply under challenging circumstances.

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Government launches support package for entrepreneurs amid emergency energy situation One-time payment and 0% loan for energy equipment: Svyrydenko announces support for businesses The government is introducing additional support for entrepreneurs amid an emergency energy situation. 2 003 3 Previously in trend: Power outages

Zelenskyy Any country would face blackout if hit by 500 drones in one night, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that any country in the world would be forced to endure a blackout if it were hit by an attack of 500 attack drones in a single night, as has been happening in Ukraine for the fourth year already. 3 125 49 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

power Today was toughest day for Ukraine’s energy system since November 2022 blackout, Shmyhal says On January 22, Ukraine went through the toughest day for its energy system since the blackout in November 2022 due to ongoing Russian strikes. 4 923 38 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

MIA urges Ukrainians to prepare for energy sector emergency Ukrainians urged to stock up on water and food for 3–5 days The Ministry of Internal Affairs has urged citizens to prepare in advance for possible complications related to an emergency situation in the energy sector. 24 128 94 Previously in trend: Power outages Restoration of the power grid

Kyiv Kyiv may switch from emergency power cuts to "tough but predictable" schedules, - Shmyhal In the coming days, Kyiv may switch from emergency to "strict but predictable schedules" for power cuts. Energy companies have developed a number of technical solutions for this. 3 154 30 Previously in trend: Power outages

Heat supply to Kyiv homes to resume overnight on January 22 Kyiv to begin restoring heat supply overnight to more than 3,000 buildings – Klytschko During the night of January 22, heat supply will begin to buildings that were left without heating twice due to shelling and infrastructure damage on January 9 and 20. 1 047 6 Previously in trend: Power outages Problems with water supply

A protest against power cuts took place in Khmelnytskyi About 200 residents of Khmelnytskyi protested against power outages: one person detained On Wednesday, 21 January, residents of Khmelnytskyi took to the streets to protest against prolonged power cuts, blocking traffic on Kamianetska Street.  13 518 147 Previously in trend: Power outages

energy video call on 21 January Almost 60% of Kyiv is without electricity, 4,000 houses are still without heat, - Zelenskyy Today, 21 January 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a special energy conference call. 5 836 63 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

energy, light There is no necessary amount of equipment in world to repair Ukraine’s power system, - former head of Ukrenergo Kudrytskyi The situation in Ukraine's energy sector in 2025 has been complicated not only by Russian shelling, but also by a critical shortage of energy equipment needed for restoration work. 3 927 67 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Energy Due to enemy attacks, there are new power outages in 4 regions. Situation in capital region is difficult, - Ministry of Energy The situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult. The aftermath of Russia's constant attacks on energy infrastructure facilities continues to be dealt with. Repair crews from energy and heating companies are working around the clock. 2 880 2 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Emergency shutdowns introduced in Ukraine due to shelling Emergency shutdowns have been introduced in several regions, - Ukrenergo Due to the difficult situation in the power grid caused by the consequences of Russian shelling, emergency power cuts have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine. 2 792 11 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

87% of customers left without power in Chernihiv region 87% of customers de-energized in Chernihiv region as special emergency outage schedule applied In the Chernihiv region, 87% of customers were left without electricity, and a special schedule of emergency outages has been introduced as a result. 1 113 2 Previously in trend: Power outages

light after a massive attack As result of night attack, there is power outage in Kyiv and six regions, with most difficult situation in capital region, - Ministry of Energy The situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult. As a result of another Russian attack on energy infrastructure facilities, consumers in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Rivne, and Kharkiv regions are without power. Emergency repair work has begun in all regions. 1 875 26 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

energy, light Russian attack on Kyiv: 335,000 subscribers left without power, 162,000 already have power again As a result of a night-time attack on energy facilities in the capital, more than 335,000 Kyiv residents were left without electricity. 1 184 2 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Chuhuiv without electricity on 19 January Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region left without electricity due to Russian strikes The city of Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region has been completely cut off from the centralized power supply due to massive Russian shelling of critical infrastructure. 1 186 4 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

restoration, electricity, repair, light Due to new attack by Russian Federation, power outages have been reported in five regions, - Ukrenergo As of the morning of 19 January, consumers in the Odesa, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions were left without electricity as a result of Russian strikes. 2 129 8 Previously in trend: Power outages

Shmyhal on the meeting of the Headquarters for the Elimination of Emergencies in the Energy Sector Shmyhal instructed "Ukrenergo" to reduce duration of power cuts in areas where situation is most difficult: what measures are possible? First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal met with the board of NEC "Ukrenergo". 4 068 37 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

power outage Situation in energy system has changed, power cuts may last more than 16 hours, - YASNO The situation in the energy system has changed. Previously, more than four stages meant unscheduled emergency blackouts, but now the country is beginning to operate on a schedule of 4.5-5 stages. 8 179 41 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Face-to-face learning in the Kyiv region will resume on 19 January Face-to-face learning in Kyiv region schools will resume on 19 January, with lessons lasting 30 minutes, - RMA Face-to-face learning in schools in the Kyiv region will resume on Monday, 19 January, subject to restrictions due to the security and energy situation. 1 853 1 Previously in trend: Power outages

Zelenskyy on the situation with energy and electricity Russia is trying to damage Ukrainian nuclear power plants, - Zelenskyy In an evening video address on 18 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia was preparing new strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, in particular nuclear power plants. 5 603 122 Previously in trend: Power outages Zelenskyy’s address Russian strikes on NPP substations

energy under attack from the Russian Federation Enemy has attacked energy sector again. Most difficult situation is in capital region, - Ministry of Energy During the night, the enemy once again struck the country's energy infrastructure, resulting in power outages for consumers in the Odesa and Kyiv regions. 2 409 5 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Zelenskyy says Ukraine restores damaged energy facilities daily Consumption was about 18 GW yesterday, while capacity was around 11 GW, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine restores damaged energy facilities every day. 6 696 39 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

In houses with electric heating, the lights will not be turned off. Buildings with electric heating have been classified as critical infrastructure, so power will not be cut off there, - Shmyhal The government has classified apartment buildings with electric heating as critical infrastructure, so there will be no power cuts there. The only exception is emergency situations. 4 880 40 Previously in trend: Power outages

The Ministry of Energy announced power outages in two regions of Ukraine Russia attacked the energy sector at night: power outages in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions, - Ministry of Energy As a result of a nighttime attack by Russian troops on energy infrastructure facilities, consumers in the Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions were left without electricity. 1 113 4 Previously in trend: Power outages

Businesses are being asked to turn off outdoor advertising: what is known? Shmyhal asks businesses to turn off outdoor advertising: if you have excess energy, give it to people The government is asking businesses to turn off outdoor advertising in order to save electricity. 2 265 45 Previously in trend: Power outages

School holidays may be extended Winter holidays in Kyiv may be extended until February The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, together with the Kyiv City State Administration, must decide whether to extend or introduce winter holidays in the capital until 1 February 2026.  2 083 3 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

112 line takes reports of heat, water and power outages, Klymenko says Reports of no heat, water or electricity can be made via 112 line, Klymenko says The 112 line is operating in a mode for receiving reports about the absence of heat, water, and electricity supply. 2 578 23 Previously in trend: Power outages

No mass cases of residential buildings "defrosting" reported in Kyiv No mass "defrosting" of residential buildings reported in Kyiv, KCSA says No mass cases of residential buildings "defrosting" have been recorded in Kyiv; only isolated incidents have been reported. 1 562 1 Previously in trend: Power outages

Kyiv deploys largest number of mobile boiler plants to support hospitals Kyiv deploys backup power supply, KCSA says Kyiv currently has the largest number of mobile boiler plants in operation, supporting hospitals, social sector facilities, and Points of Invincibility. 3 657 3 Previously in trend: Power outages

Shmyhal on the energy crisis Shmyhal on energy crisis: Kharkiv was ready, Kyiv was not Kharkiv has proven better prepared for possible power outages after Russian attacks, unlike Kyiv. The capital will now have to take crisis measures. 5 213 40 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

picnic during power outages Kyiv high-rise buildings Kyiv residents organised picnic with mulled wine and barbecue in courtyard of high-rise buildings after several days without electricity On the evening before, residents of high-rise buildings in Kyiv organised an impromptu picnic right in the courtyards of their homes. 10 242 68 Previously in trend: Power outages

When will the electricity situation be resolved? Svyrydenko responded Improvements to power cut schedules could be seen as early as Thursday, but only if there are no large-scale attacks, - Svyrydenko Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said that the situation with electricity could improve as early as 15 January. The condition is that if there are no new Russian attacks on the energy sector. 2 751 36 Previously in trend: Power outages

heating, tariffs, heat 400 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after Russian attack, - KCSA As of 14 January, 400 buildings in the capital remain without heat supply after a night-time Russian attack. 826 3 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

The situation with electricity in Kyiv: emergency power cuts continue Emergency power cuts continue in Kyiv. Three hours with power, up to 10 hours without, - DTEK Emergency power cuts continue in Kyiv. 2 933 31 Previously in trend: Power outages

Energy sector under attack by Russia Situation in energy system is complicated, with capital region facing most serious challenges, - Ministry of Energy The situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult. Russia's constant attacks on energy facilities and difficult weather conditions have forced restrictions to be imposed across the country. 2 504 40 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Kyiv reports disruptions at air quality monitoring stations amid power outages Power outages disrupt air quality monitoring in Kyiv Kyiv is seeing temporary disruptions in the operation of stationary air quality monitoring stations due to electricity supply problems. 1 060 6 Previously in trend: Power outages

Ірпінь переходить на графіки подачі води Irpin in Kyiv region temporarily switches to twice-daily water supply In the Kyiv region, temporary restrictions are being introduced in the provision of municipal services due to problems with electricity supply. 1 611 3 Previously in trend: Power outages Problems with water supply

1.5% of homes in Ukraine without heating; 472 buildings in Kyiv – official 1.5% of homes in Ukraine remain without heating, 472 buildings in Kyiv – Ministry for Communities and Territories Development As of January 13, about 1.5% of residential buildings in Ukraine have no heating; in Kyiv, 472 buildings remain without heat, most of them in Pecherskyi district. 1 226 11 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Russian strike hits energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia region Russian forces strike energy facilities in Zaporizhzhia region, two female power company employees wounded, power outages reported Russian forces carried out another strike on energy infrastructure facilities in the Zaporizhzhia region. 867 0 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

DTEK, power outage There will be no electricity in Hostomel and Irpin until 15 January, - DTEK There will be no electricity in Hostomel and Irpin in the Kyiv region until 15 January due to emergency repair work. 5 715 11 Previously in trend: Power outages

power outage in Kyiv There is no longer enough electricity in Kyiv for critical infrastructure, situation is extremely difficult, - Klitschko After today's shelling in Kyiv, there is now an even greater shortage of electricity. 4 988 41 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Emergency power outages imposed in Kyiv after overnight attack About 500 buildings in Kyiv currently remain without heating – KCSA Following another overnight bombardment, emergency power outages have been introduced and are in effect in Kyiv. 1 023 2 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

The left bank of the capital will return to its scheduled power cuts by the end of the day Emergency power cuts have been introduced in Kyiv and Bucha district of Kyiv region, - DTEK On the morning of 13 January, emergency power cuts were introduced in Kyiv. 4 616 14 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Emergency power outages reintroduced in parts of Kyiv Emergency power outages return in parts of Kyiv’s Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts Emergency power outages have again been introduced in the Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts of the capital. 1 216 4 Previously in trend: Power outages

Kyiv begins shifting from emergency outages to scheduled blackouts Some parts of Kyiv shift back to scheduled power outages, YASNO says In part of Kyiv, power engineers have begun gradually stabilizing the electricity supply and moving from emergency outages back to planned schedules. 1 298 13 Previously in trend: Power outages

Emergency power cuts in Kyiv on 12 January: what is known? Emergency power outages introduced across Kyiv Emergency power outages have been introduced across Kyiv. 6 221 26 Previously in trend: Power outages

The power went out after the Russian attack. Enemy has attacked energy sector again: there are power outages, Kyiv and the Kyiv region will gradually be switched to power cut schedules, - Ministry of Energy Last night, the enemy launched another attack on Ukraine's energy sector. 1 293 1 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector

Power grid overload in Kyiv Power may be out for long time: DTEK reports power grid overload in capital Kyiv is seeing an increase in the number of local power grid failures due to Russian attacks, severe frosts, and increased load on the system. Some consumers may be without power for an extended period of time. 9 894 55 Previously in trend: Power outages

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