As a result of new attacks by Russian troops on energy infrastructure, several regions of Ukraine have once again been left without electricity. The Sumy region has been the hardest hit, with a significant number of consumers left without power due to damage to energy facilities. Similar issues have been reported in Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
This is reported by Finway
Consequences of the Attacks and Recovery Efforts
According to energy specialists, emergency recovery operations have promptly begun in all affected regions. These operations are being carried out where safety conditions allow. However, in some areas where the situation remains tense, access to energy facilities is limited.
“As of this morning, the situation in Sumy region is the most challenging. A significant number of consumers have been left without power due to damage to energy facilities by the enemy. There have also been new outages in Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions within the past day,” the report states.
Trends in Electricity Consumption and Advice for the Public
Energy specialists note a decrease in electricity consumption: as of the morning of April 22, it was 5.7% lower than the previous day. This decrease is attributed to clear weather across most of Ukraine, allowing solar power plants to operate at full capacity and reducing the load on the overall networks.
Experts recommend that citizens plan their most energy-intensive activities between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when solar power plants are particularly efficient. In the evening, there remains a need for the economical use of electricity, especially from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine’s energy facilities. Since the fall of 2025, attacks on energy infrastructure by Russia have significantly intensified, leading to prolonged disruptions in the energy system and the implementation of power outage schedules in many regions. However, with the arrival of spring and the increase in electricity production by solar power plants, these restrictions have been partially eased.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Russian forces continue their attempts to destroy the country’s energy system.