Russian forces continue to strike Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. As of the morning of 11 November, shelling has left some consumers in eight regions without electricity.
This was reported during a briefing by Artem Nekrasov, First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine.
Power outages were recorded in Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Rivne, Kharkiv, Odesa and Chernihiv regions. The situation remains most difficult in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions.
The situation is also challenging in frontline regions, where the Russians systematically attack energy facilities. Energy workers are working to restore damaged equipment. The work is complicated by prolonged air-raid alerts and the risk of repeat strikes.
Energy Worker Wounded in Shelling in Donetsk Region
In addition, over the past day in Sloviansk in Donetsk region, a Russian drone attacked a team of energy workers while they were carrying out their duties. One employee was wounded. He was taken to hospital.
In Kharkiv region, due to equipment damage and a drop in voltage in the high-voltage network, emergency outages were introduced as a forced measure. The region will be able to return to the planned electricity supply schedules after the situation in the power system stabilises.
In most regions of Ukraine, hourly outage schedules for households remain in place. For industrial consumers, power restriction schedules are being applied.
The Ministry of Energy warns that, due to relentless Russian attacks, the electricity supply situation may change during the day. People are advised to check official resources of distribution system operators for up-to-date information on outages.