Russia strikes energy facilities in several regions of Ukraine

"Russia continues to strike energy infrastructure. Over the past day, Russian troops have attacked energy facilities in several regions," Ukrenergo says.

Emergency repair work is continuing wherever the security situation allows. Energy workers are doing everything possible to get the damaged equipment back into operation as quickly as possible.

Due to the consequences of the previous Russian massive missile and drone attacks, consumption restrictions are in place in most regions of Ukraine.

Hourly power cuts ranging from 2 to 4 shifts will be in effect until the end of the day. In all regions where hourly power cuts are in effect, power restriction schedules for industry and business are also in effect.

Electricity consumption

According to Ukrenergo, electricity consumption remains high. Today, November 12, as of 9 a.m., Kyiv time, it was at the same level as at the same time yesterday.

Yesterday, November 11, the daily maximum consumption was recorded in the evening. It was the same as the maximum of the previous day – Monday, November 10.

"There is still a need for energy conservation. Please limit your use of powerful electrical appliances today and move energy-intensive processes to nighttime, when the load on the power system is lowest," the company adds.

Power cuts in Ukraine have become more severe after a large-scale Russian strike on energy infrastructure facilities on the night of November 8. The Russians used drones and Kalibr and Kinzhal missiles.

Centrenergo electric and thermal energy-producing company reported that this was the most intense Russian strike since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its thermal power plants in Zmiiv and Trypilska have completely stopped generating electricity.

On Monday, November 10, Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said that energy workers had begun restoring the Zmiiv and Trypilska thermal power plants, but did not provide any details.