Current Situation of Electricity Supply in Ukraine

As of Tuesday morning, November 18, due to Russian attacks on energy facilities, there are power outages reported in Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions. Hourly disconnection schedules are expected to be in effect until the end of the day, lasting from 1.5 to 4 shifts. This information is provided by the National Energy Company "Ukrenergo" via social media.
"Due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions are currently without power. Emergency restoration works are underway wherever safety permits. Energy workers are doing everything possible to restore the damaged equipment as quickly as possible," the message states.
Additionally, due to adverse weather conditions (strong winds), as of this morning, 124 populated localities across six regions are completely or partially without electricity: Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Transcarpathian, Chernivtsi, and Dnipropetrovsk. Repair crews are working to restore the damaged lines. Power restoration for all affected consumers is expected by the end of the day.
As a result of previous missile and drone attacks, consumption restrictions continue across most regions of Ukraine. Hourly disconnection schedules will be in effect from 1.5 to 4 shifts. In all regions with hourly disconnections, power limitation schedules for industrial consumers and businesses are also in place.
Ukrenergo also noted that electricity consumption remains high. Today, November 18, at 9:30 AM, consumption was at the same level as this time yesterday - on Monday.
Yesterday, November 17, the daily consumption peak was recorded in the morning. It was 7.2% higher than the peak on the previous working day - Friday, November 14. This change is attributed to the drop in temperature and the lesser implementation of consumption restrictions in most regions of Ukraine.
The company emphasized that there is a need for energy conservation throughout the day. "Please limit the use of high-power electrical appliances. If possible, shift energy-intensive processes to after 10 PM," recommends Ukrenergo.