Electricity

Russian troops attacked energy facilities in several regions of Ukraine. In most regions, hourly power outage schedules are applied from 00:00 to 23:59.

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.

On November 12, power outage schedules will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. 2 to 4 queues will be without electricity throughout the day.

Ukrainians will receive a record UAH 509 million in National Cashback for August 2025. Over 3.6 million buyers supported domestic producers by purchasing goods worth almost UAH 5.1 billion.

NEC "Ukrenergo" has agreed to increase electricity imports to 2300 MW with the European system operator, which will take effect from December. Industrial consumers who cover 60% of their consumption through imports will not be subject to restrictions according to schedules.

The heating season has officially begun throughout Ukraine, including frontline communities. Over 87% of social facilities and 73% of multi-story buildings are already receiving heat.

Sources in NABU denied Detective Magamedrasulov's involvement in the Mindich and energy sector cases.

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.

Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions due to a difficult situation in the energy system caused by Russian shelling. Previously published hourly outage schedules are temporarily not in effect.

In a number of regions of Ukraine, particularly in Sumy and Poltava regions, emergency power outage schedules have been introduced. This happened at the direction of NPC "Ukrenergo" due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.

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.

In Kyiv, temporary changes in the operation of electric transport are possible due to planned and emergency power outages. The operation of trams, trolleybuses, and the funicular is adjusted according to the outage schedules.

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.

The Energoatom team continues to work in an intensified mode, despite Russian attacks and searches amid a corruption scandal, the company said.

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."

Russia attacked the energy infrastructure of Kharkiv, Odesa, and Donetsk regions. In most regions of Ukraine, round-the-clock power outage schedules for the population and businesses are in effect today.

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.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of agreements with European countries to strengthen the protection of Ukraine's skies and energy infrastructure. These agreements will allow Ukraine to recover after Russian attacks.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the NABU and SAP investigation into a large-scale corruption scheme in the energy sector, emphasizing the inevitability of punishment. NABU published recordings of the corruption scheme known as "Midas," and SAP is investigating a possible data leak.

Belgium has sought assistance from allies after a series of drone incursions near airports, military bases, and nuclear power plants. Officials say the incidents "resemble" Russian actions, but there is no direct evidence yet.

In Kyiv, on November 10, the funicular temporarily stopped working due to a stabilization power outage. After the power supply is restored, its operation is promised to resume in normal mode.

On November 11, power outages will continue in Ukraine due to the consequences of Russian attacks. Schedules will be in effect around the clock, limiting consumption from 2 to 3.5 queues.

Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that the government is working to minimize electricity outage schedules. The situation in the energy system remains difficult due to Russian attacks, which may change the basic scenario of reducing schedules.

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 head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), Oleksandr Klymenko, has established a commission for an internal investigation into a possible leak of pre-trial investigation data from NABU and SAPO. The decision was made based on a report from the prosecutor handling the case of a corruption scheme in the energy sector.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that COP climate conference websites significantly increased CO₂ emissions. From 1995 to 2014, average emissions increased by more than 13,000 percent, exceeding the average for other websites.

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.

Power outages will last until the end of the heating season due to attacks on substations and reduced NPP generation. Shelling of substations supplying the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne NPPs forced a reduction in generation.