On February 11, scheduled power outages and capacity restrictions will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Over 200,000 Kyiv residents have already used the 211 mobile Invincibility Points of the State Emergency Service, deployed in 108 locations. These points provide warmth, food, and assistance, especially during power outages.
On February 10, President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting on energy, discussing the situation in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. He also emphasized the delayed reaction of the authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region and the need to strengthen drone protection.
Due to enemy attacks, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions are without power. Throughout the country, hourly and emergency power outage schedules are in effect.
During the night, the enemy attacked Odesa region's energy infrastructure, causing damage and a fire. Some settlements were left without power, and specialists are working to restore it.
The Vatican delivered humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including 80 generators, medicines, and food. This is a response to appeals from local bishops due to the critical energy supply situation and frosts.
Kyiv region received 509 generators from international partners, which are installed at critical infrastructure facilities. The region operates 4636 generators with a total capacity of over 100 MW.
Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced complex electricity supply schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday due to low temperatures. He also mentioned a review of the list of critical infrastructure facilities and increased control over electricity distribution.
Heat supply has been restored in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. However, as of the morning of February 8, 1126 buildings in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts remained without heat.
On February 10, scheduled power outages will be in effect throughout Ukraine. Emergency blackouts are possible in some regions due to the consequences of Russian attacks.
Today, an additional 9 MW of capacity is planned to be launched in Kyiv. This will help stabilize the electricity supply after Russian attacks.
The new Ukrainian Football Cup trophy will be manufactured before the start of the quarter-final matches. It is already ready; only the decoration remains.
Russia continues targeted strikes on civilian railway infrastructure, focusing on Chernihiv and Sumy regions. Specifically, in Konotop, a UAV hit a locomotive, near Tereshchenska the track was damaged, and at Snovsk station a diesel train was hit.
President Zelenskyy called Kyiv the most difficult city after massive Russian strikes, where over 1,400 high-rise buildings remain without heating. He also reported on efforts to increase electricity imports and the need to strengthen the protection of nuclear facilities.
Due to hostilities and shelling, parts of Sumy, Dnipro, and Kharkiv regions are without electricity. Nuclear generation is partially unloaded after massive Russian attacks.
Cuba is preparing for a shortage of aviation fuel, which will affect international flights, while Nicaragua has closed its borders to Cuban migrants. These events are taking place amid US pressure and an economic crisis on the island.
In the Volyn region, the enemy attacked an energy facility near the Novovolynsk community. Water supply depends on the power grid, treatment facilities operate on a generator, and some boiler houses have switched to generators.
Last month, Kyiv's Air Force lacked interceptor missiles for Patriot systems, their launchers stood empty. This allowed ballistic missiles to freely shell power plants.
Today, an additional 9 MW of capacity is planned to be launched in Kyiv. This will help stabilize the electricity supply after Russian attacks.
On February 9, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect in Ukraine, and emergency blackouts are possible in some regions. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
Energy workers have stabilized the situation in the Kyiv region, which allowed a return to the use of outage schedules. DTEK reports the restoration of planned electricity supply.
Over the past week, Russia has used more than 2,000 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 116 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to support Ukraine to stop the aggression.
Ukraine continues to eliminate the consequences of missile and drone attacks on the energy system. Ukrenergo reports a reduction in the volume of emergency blackouts in some regions, but the power deficit remains. Nuclear generation is partially unloaded, and hourly power outage schedules are not in effect.
Temporary electricity blackout schedules will be reinstated in Kyiv, despite the difficult situation in the energy system. The schedules can be viewed via the DTEK chatbot, on the company's website, and in the "Kyiv Digital" application.
In the Kyiv region, there is an acute energy deficit due to enemy attacks, critical infrastructure has been switched to generators. During the elimination of the consequences of the shelling in Yahotyn, a rescuer died, two were injured.
On February 8, Ukrenergo is introducing hourly power outage schedules for the population and power limitations for industry. The deficit is caused by the consequences of missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
The Ministry of Energy reported on the catastrophic state of the capital region's power grid after the night attack. Kyiv residents receive electricity for only 1.5-2 hours a day, so additional invincibility points are being deployed.
President Zelenskyy stated that as a result of Russian strikes on facilities supporting the operation of nuclear power plants, units of Ukrainian nuclear power plants have reduced generation, and one unit automatically shut down. This poses a danger to Ukraine and Europe.
President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting, hearing reports from all regions after the massive Russian attack on February 7. Significant outages have been implemented across the country, reflecting Russia's intentions to destroy Ukraine.
In Ivano-Frankivsk and the region, strict electricity outage schedules are expected, with power available for only 4-5 hours a day. Mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv urged residents to stock up on water due to possible disruptions.