On November 15, power outage schedules will be applied in most regions of Ukraine. Restrictions will last from 00:00 to 23:59 for 1.5-3.5 queues of consumers and industry.
President Zelenskyy reported the successful downing of 14 Russian missiles, including aeroballistic and ballistic ones, and the use of "long Neptunes" against Russian territory. Diplomats have been instructed to inform partners about Russian attacks on residential areas of Kyiv and energy facilities.
Overnight, Russia launched 19 missiles, including 13 ballistic missiles, and 430 drones at Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure. 405 drones and 14 missiles were neutralized, including 2 out of 3 Kinzhals.
The court sentenced two residents of Poltava region who adjusted Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure of Poltava and Sumy regions. They received 15 and 13 years in prison with confiscation of property for treason.
The Cabinet of Ministers has established a coordination headquarters to ensure the uninterrupted operation of communication networks due to systematic Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The headquarters will unite the efforts of the government and communication operators to prevent risks and ensure network operation during power outages.
Two unemployed men from Poltava region, aged 21 and 23, installed video traps and provided access to online broadcasts to the Russian special services. They adjusted enemy air attacks on electricity and heat generating enterprises, for which they received 15 and 13 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Storm "Claudia" has hit several European countries. In Portugal and Spain, it has already caused heavy rains and floods. The storm further threatens Great Britain and Ireland, where a yellow alert has been declared.
In the village of Novoselky, Kyiv region, a family with two children was injured due to an explosion of a charging device and a fire. Two children and their father were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning.
As a result of Russian drone attacks, energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions was damaged. Today, hourly power outage schedules for consumers are in effect around the clock in most regions of Ukraine.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" refuted the report about the impossibility of receiving electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine. Poltava region remains part of the IPS of Ukraine and receives power both through the main grid and from the distribution networks of neighboring regions.
Ukrenergo announced the application of electricity restrictions throughout Ukraine due to Russian attacks. Hourly outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect from 00:00 to 23:59.
The Brave1 cluster supports Ukrainian UAV manufacturers with technical expertise and grant funding. More than 10 Ukrainian manufacturers have successfully passed tests under EW conditions, and their platforms are already yielding results on the battlefield.
The United Kingdom will allocate £13 million (over $17 million) to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The country will also ban the servicing of vessels carrying Russian liquefied natural gas.
Three powerful solar plasma ejections are heading towards Earth, which could cause noticeable auroras on November 12 and 13. The third coronal mass ejection, the most powerful in 2025, caused radio blackouts over Europe and Africa.
On the night of November 12, Ukraine repelled an attack of 121 enemy UAVs, 90 of which were destroyed. 31 drones were recorded hitting 19 locations.
Power supply has been restored at the international automobile checkpoint "Diakivtsi" on the Ukrainian-Romanian border. Previously, on November 11, due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, the checkpoint was not operating.
Typhoon Fung-wong caused the death of 18 people, floods and landslides in the Philippines, forcing more than 1. 4 million people to evacuate. The weakened storm is now approaching Taiwan, where more than 3,300 people have already been evacuated.
Due to Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system, there is no industrial power supply at the Diakivtsi international border crossing point. Processing of vehicles and pedestrians in both directions is not being carried out.
A video about power outages in the Kyiv subway is circulating online. The subway assures that train movement and power supply continue without interruptions.
The largest battery energy storage system in Europe, with a capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh), will be opened in Brandenburg, Germany. The project is called "an important milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe."
The UN warns of a lack of resources to protect millions of refugees this winter, particularly due to funding cuts from the United States. UNHCR has appealed for donations of at least $35 million, emphasizing the needs of Ukrainians, Syrians, and Afghans.
In Odesa region, the enemy massively attacked the south of the region with attack drones, damaging civilian energy and transport infrastructure. One person sustained shrapnel wounds, critical infrastructure is operating on generators.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation discussed with operators the strengthening of digital resilience in Sumy region, where the internet works up to 72 hours without electricity thanks to xPON technology. The government has simplified network restoration, and the ASCs of Sumy have received a "digital suitcase" for uninterrupted operation.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation is launching a program to pay citizens and businesses for connecting generators with a capacity of 7. 2 kW or more to mobile stations. For an hour of work, you can get 110-140 UAH to ensure communication during blackouts.
Ukraine continues to eliminate the consequences of a massive Russian strike on critical infrastructure, and heat and water supply are being restored. The situation in the energy system after the attack remains difficult, with hourly blackouts applied in 13 regions and Kyiv.
Tropical Typhoon Fung-wong, having intensified into a "super typhoon," caused two deaths in the Philippines, as well as flooding and destruction. Over 1.4 million residents of the region were displaced, and the storm is moving towards Taiwan, weakening.
The Ministry of Energy and NPC "Ukrenergo" reported new damage to the energy sector as a result of Russian strikes. Electricity consumption remains high, so hourly outage schedules are being applied.
During the conversation between the President of Ukraine and a journalist from the British publication The Guardian, the lights went out in the Mariinsky Palace in the capital. Zelenskyy noted that "these are our living conditions."
Energy workers are gradually stabilizing and restoring the operation of thermal power plants after Russia's massive ballistic missile attack, but the electricity deficit persists. Hourly blackouts are being applied in most regions of Ukraine, with the most difficult situation in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
Russian troops carried out 44 shellings of Chernihiv region on November 8 and 9, 73 explosions were recorded. The enemy attacked an energy infrastructure facility in Koriukivka and an enterprise with drones.
