Russian attacks have left five regions of Ukraine without power: what is known about the blackout on March 23
23 March 11:05
As a result of Russian drone attacks and artillery shelling on March 23, some consumers in several regions of Ukraine were left without power. The areas hardest hit were those near the front lines and regions where strikes on energy infrastructure were recorded. This was reported by NPC “Ukrenergo,” according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Which regions are experiencing power outages
According to energy officials, new power outages have been reported in:
- Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
- Kharkiv Oblast
- Sumy region
- Mykolaiv Oblast
- Kirovohrad Oblast
The cause was strikes by Russian drones on energy facilities, as well as artillery shelling in frontline areas.
When will power be restored?
Ukrenergo reported that repair crews have already begun emergency restoration work where the security situation permits.
Power engineers are working to restore power to consumers as quickly as possible, but the timeline for restoration depends on the extent of the damage and the security situation.
Will there be power outage schedules?
It is also reported that power restrictions are possible during peak hours in all regions of Ukraine.
Specifically:
- from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, power restriction schedules may be applied to industry
- hourly power outages are possible
Ukrainians are advised to check official regional power company websites for accurate information on power outage schedules.
What is happening with electricity consumption
At the same time, electricity consumption in Ukraine is trending downward. This is due to sunny weather in most regions.
As a result, residential solar power plants are operating more efficiently, which helps reduce the load on the overall power grid.
When is the best time to use electrical appliances
Energy experts advise Ukrainians to use high-power electrical appliances during the day whenever possible, when solar power plants operate most efficiently.
The best time for this is:
- from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This helps reduce the load on the power grid during the evening hours.
