A Russian drone attack at the entrance to the village of Novovorontsovka in the Kherson region resulted in the death of a 61-year-old utility worker. Another employee sustained an explosive injury and concussion and was hospitalized.
Russia again attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kherson, and Donetsk regions. In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules are applied until the end of the day.
Strong wind gusts of 15–20 m/s are expected in Kyiv on November 18, and a Level I danger (yellow) has been declared. This means an increased risk for road users and pedestrians.
Since 2022, power unit No. 2 of the Khmelnytskyi NPP has been operating with a damaged turbine, producing 100 MW less electricity. Energoatom plans to purchase a new rotor, which will allow increasing the capacity to 1040 MW.
On November 18, electricity consumption restriction schedules will be applied in most regions of Ukraine. Disconnections will last from 00:00 to 23:59, covering from 1.5 to 4 queues of consumers.
The enemy attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Odesa, and Donetsk regions. Hourly power outage schedules and power limitations are applied from 00:00 to 23:59 in most regions of Ukraine.
On November 17, electricity consumption restrictions will be introduced in Ukraine due to the consequences of missile and drone attacks. Hourly outage schedules and power restrictions for industry will be in effect from 00:00 to 23:59.
At night, the enemy attacked energy facilities in Odesa region, damaging a solar power plant. There are power outages in several districts, no casualties.
On November 16, power outage schedules will continue to be in effect in Ukraine for up to 3. 5 queues. Restrictions will be applied throughout the day due to the consequences of massive Russian attacks on energy facilities.
In the first two hours of the "Winter Support" program, over 500,000 citizens applied for UAH 1,000. The funds can be spent on utilities, medicines, groceries, books, or donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until June of next year.
Ukraine is preparing an agreement with France on strengthening air defense and aviation. An agreement with Greece is also being prepared to expand gas supply options to Ukraine for the winter and in the strategic perspective.
Russia plans to produce at least 120,000 guided aerial bombs and over 70,000 drones, including 30,000 Shahed-type attack UAVs, in 2025. This is a threat that will require an appropriate response, according to Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of the HUR.
Due to reduced gas supplies, large enterprises in Transnistria are shutting down, and the key power plant has been switched to coal. This is due to a delay in payment for the gas received by the region.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak met with US Chargé d'Affaires a. i. to Ukraine Julie Davis. They discussed the massive Russian attack on infrastructure, the increase in long-range retaliatory strikes, and the fight against corruption.
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.
Ukrainian-born Maksym Klymenko, author of the popular series "Career Ladder," received the TikTok "Creator of the Year" award.
As a result of Russian shelling of energy facilities in Donetsk, Kyiv, and Odesa regions, power outages occurred. In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect until the end of today.
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.
Planned power outage schedules are in effect in Kyiv on November 14. Local emergency outages caused by the night attack have been eliminated, but there are heating disruptions in Desnianskyi and part of Podilskyi districts.
On November 14, power outages will be applied throughout the day in most regions of Ukraine. The restrictions are related to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the preparation of a comprehensive solution for all state-owned companies, including energy companies. The government will also allocate UAH 1 billion to eliminate the consequences of shelling in frontline regions.
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.
Eurostat has published data for the first half of 2025, showing a significant gap in electricity and natural gas prices between European countries. Some countries pay several times more than their neighbors.
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.
Due to Russia's military aggression, part of Sumy was left without electricity. Energy workers are working to restore power supply, and hourly shutdown schedules remain in effect.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" cannot receive electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine after the massive Russian attack on November 8. The company reported force majeure circumstances that delay the fulfillment of obligations.
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.
As a result of Russian drone attacks, three regions of Ukraine were de-energized, and equipment was damaged. Most consumers have already been reconnected, and restoration work is ongoing.
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.
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.
