The energy infrastructure of Ukraine is facing new strikes from Russia, resulting in widespread power outages in seven regions. According to the company “Ukrenergo,” as of this morning, consumers in Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, Donetsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions remain without electricity.
This is reported by Finway
Situation with Electricity Supply and Consumption
The cause of the new disruptions is the latest drone attacks on energy facilities. At the same time, repair crews have already begun emergency recovery work where the current security situation allows. According to experts, electricity consumption has decreased by 3.7% compared to the previous day. This is attributed to clear weather, which facilitates the effective operation of household solar power plants in many regions.
“As a result of drone attacks on energy facilities, as of this morning, there are consumers without electricity in Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, Donetsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions,” the report states.
Recommendations for Consumers and the Impact of Attacks on the Energy Sector
Energy specialists advise citizens to plan their main energy consumption during the daytime when solar power plants operate most efficiently – from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is also important to maintain a frugal approach to electricity use during the evening hours, especially to limit the operation of high-power appliances between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Since the beginning of the full-scale aggression in February 2022, Russia has systematically attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Since the fall of 2025, the intensity of strikes has increased, leading to prolonged power outages and the implementation of restriction schedules in many regions. However, with the arrival of spring and the increase in solar power generation, these measures have been eased.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the Russian Federation continues its attempts to destroy the Ukrainian energy system, intensifying attacks on critical infrastructure.