Electricity
Most of Kyiv’s water facilities cannot be powered by generators, so the city needs separate power plants. The first stage of the 16 MW project is already ready.
Heating in Kyiv’s residential buildings is being connected as planned, with no critical anomalies. Water service was restored thanks to 104 generators and 16 MW of backup capacity.
The attacks caused new power outages in three regions. Scheduled hourly blackouts are in effect in most regions.
Following attacks on energy infrastructure, the situation in Kyiv has been stabilized. Heat continues to be supplied to residents' homes in the capital.
Widespread power outages were reported in Crimea, bringing trolleybuses in Sevastopol to a standstill. The cause is said to be a drone attack.
At Ukrenergo's direction, power is being urgently switched off in three districts of Kyiv. Schedules do not apply during such outages.
The government has introduced monthly payments for workers restoring critical infrastructure after Russian attacks. The additional payments will apply from November through March.
On the night of November 3, Russia attacked three DTEK thermal power plants with missiles and drones. The plants suffered extensive damage and halted power generation.
On November 5, scheduled hourly power outages will be in effect for all consumers, involving 2–4 queues. The reason is Russian attacks on energy facilities.
In occupied Crimea, power supply restrictions were introduced due to problems in the energy system. An attack and an accident outside the peninsula were cited as the causes.
The European Commission noted Ukraine’s progress and called for the opening of the final two clusters by the end of 2026. To conclude the negotiations in 2028, reforms need to be accelerated.
Three DTEK thermal power plants are not operating due to attacks, while the capacity of nuclear power plants has been reduced. The power system is facing new strikes after extensive damage.
Russian forces have adopted the Ukrainian tactic of placing strike drones on high-voltage wires. Serhii Beskrestnov published a video.
All pumping stations in Kyiv are operating normally, and pressure in the networks is within the normal range. The disruptions were caused by power outages resulting from attacks on energy infrastructure.
The authorities have not made any decisions to restrict mobile connectivity or internet access during alerts. This type of fake is used to exploit Ukrainians’ fear in order to make money from advertising on social media.
Following Russia's massive attacks, emergency power cuts have been canceled in most regions, including Kyiv. They are still ongoing in some regions.
Russian strikes damaged energy equipment and forced nuclear power plants to reduce generation. The most difficult situation is in Kyiv and the surrounding region; emergency outages are also in effect in the Kharkiv region.
In the capital, emergency outages ordered by Ukrenergo are ongoing; the schedules are not in effect. Energy workers are working to stabilize the system.
Water service has been restored on the left bank and in Obolon; pressure is reduced on the right bank. Emergency power outages are in effect across the city.
Russia reported attacks on substations in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions and on a cargo ship near Odesa. There is no independent confirmation.
Katarína Mathernová called on the world to increase support for Ukraine amid Russian attacks. She reported more than 20 strikes on energy infrastructure.
In Berlin, Zelenskyy and Steinmeier discussed energy support and talks involving Ukraine, the United States, NATO and Europe in Brussels. Separately , assistance to the Chernihiv region was discussed.
The strike on energy infrastructure caused widespread power outages in Zhytomyr. If electricity is not restored by morning, Points of Invincibility will be opened on November 4.
Ukraine needs €450 million to support the energy sector and €500 million to repair the Chornobyl NPP confinement. The facility was damaged by a Russian drone.
Zelenskyy and Klöckner discussed support for the energy sector and protection against Russian strikes. Germany's budget includes 11.6 billion euros for Ukraine.
Russia attacked a substation important for the operation of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant. Ukraine informed the IAEA of a threat to Europe's nuclear safety.
Due to the critical situation in the power system, tram and trolleybus services in Kyiv will be suspended from November 3. Some routes will be duplicated by buses.
In the capital, emergency power cuts have caused disruptions to water supplies and electric public transport. Heating points are being opened in areas without electricity.
The enemy has attacked energy facilities more than 20 times, causing significant damage. Emergency power outages are in effect in Kyiv and the regions.
Damage to energy facilities has caused emergency power outages in Kyiv and the region. The capital is experiencing disruptions to its water supply and electric public transport.