Due to shelling, some regions are without power: where restrictions are in effect
18 March 11:12
Due to Russian shelling of energy infrastructure, some consumers in several regions of Ukraine have been temporarily left without electricity. This includes the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Mykolaiv regions. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Where there is currently no power
According to energy officials, the power outages are due to damage to energy infrastructure caused by hostilities.
Currently, individual consumers remain without electricity in:
- Donetsk Oblast
- Kharkiv region
- Chernihiv Oblast
- Mykolaiv Oblast.
Specialists from energy companies are working around the clock to restore power as quickly as possible.
Will there be power outages for the public?
The Ministry of Energy notes that power restriction schedules are currently being applied primarily to industry.
Specifically, from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, power restrictions for businesses may be in effect across all regions of Ukraine.
Current schedules can be checked on the websites of regional power companies in the respective regions.
Why is electricity consumption rising?
According to data from NPC “Ukrenergo,” as of the morning of March 18, electricity consumption was 11.1% higher than at the same time the previous day.
Main reasons:
- cloudy weather in most regions
- reduced efficiency of residential solar power plants
- increased load on the overall power grid
Ukrainians are urged to conserve electricity
Energy officials recommend that citizens use electricity responsibly, especially during peak hours:
- in the morning
- in the evening
This helps stabilize the power grid and avoid additional restrictions.
What is the situation with the electricity shortage
According to the latest estimates, the electricity shortage in Ukraine has significantly decreased. While it stood at 5–6 GW in the winter, it has now dropped to approximately 1 GW.
This allows for a reduction in the scope of planned power supply restrictions.
