Electricity
The head of Ukrenergo, Vitaliy Zaichenko, stated that the situation in the energy system should stabilize within a week, and emergency blackouts may end. A transition to hourly outage schedules is not currently planned, despite continued Russian attacks.
Russian invaders have changed their tactics of striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure; now their main targets are distribution substations. This has led to the introduction of electricity blackout schedules in some regions.
Ahead of October, Naftogaz accumulated $2. 5 billion for gas purchases, of which $1.5 billion was provided by partners. Europeans also provided Ukraine with a credit guarantee, which is a historic event.
NEC "Ukrenergo" proposes to increase the electricity transmission tariff to UAH 848. 52/MWh (+23.65%) and the dispatching tariff to UAH 143.26/MWh (+42.73%) for 2026. The draft tariffs were submitted to the NEURC on September 30, 2025.
Felix Zinchenko, head of DTEK's communications department, emphasized that emergency power outages in a number of regions are a consequence of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 37 missiles and 320 drones; 283 UAVs and 5 Kh-59 missiles were neutralized. Another 18 missiles were lost, with the main strike targeting Poltava and Kharkiv regions.
Due to enemy night attacks on energy facilities, emergency power outages are in effect in 10 regions of Ukraine and Kyiv, and another region is on schedule. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on several powerful electrical appliances simultaneously due to high consumption.
Russia again attacked Ukraine, launching over 300 attack drones and 37 missiles, including at energy and civilian infrastructure. President Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia, emphasizing the need for long-range weapons and sanctions.
Kyiv has switched to emergency power outages, which are in effect outside the schedule. Earlier, such outages were introduced in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kirovohrad, and Poltava regions.
On the morning of October 16, emergency power outages were introduced in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kirovohrad, and Poltava regions. In Chernihiv region, a schedule of hourly outages is in effect.
As a result of the enemy's night attack on October 16, the operation of DTEK Naftogaz gas production facilities in the Poltava region was stopped. Air raid alerts were declared throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of Russian MiG-31K aircraft.
On Thursday night, Saratov and Engels were reportedly attacked by drones, leading to numerous explosions and the closure of Gagarin Airport. Power supply problems were also recorded in the Volgograd and Voronezh regions of Russia after the UAV attack.
Ukrainians were urged to save electricity due to shelling of critical infrastructure. Adherence to simple rules will help avoid emergency blackouts and stabilize the energy system.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the development of business cooperation with the newly appointed President of Eximbank USA, John Jovanovic. She emphasized the importance of demonstrating Ukraine as a reliable partner, ready for cooperation in energy, infrastructure, logistics, and critical minerals extraction.
The Ukrainian delegation on Capitol Hill held meetings with congressmen, conveying a clear message about the need for long-range weapons. Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak reported on meetings with Senator Kevin Cramer and co-chairs of the Ukrainian Caucus.
Odesa is considering postponing autumn school holidays due to possible problems with electricity and heating in winter. The last week of October will be dedicated to reviewing material without tests or homework.
Emergency shutdown schedules have been applied in all regions of Ukraine, except for Donetsk and parts of Chernihiv regions. These are the consequences of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Ukraine and Russian strikes on the energy system with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of global unity to end the war and strengthen Ukrainian air defense before winter.
According to Ukrenergo's command, emergency power outages have been applied in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
The Ministry of Energy has provided recommendations on the safe use of electrical appliances after power supply is restored. Following these rules will help reduce the risk of overloading the power system and protect appliances from voltage fluctuations.
The United Kingdom has expanded its sanctions list, adding Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as the Indian company Nayara Energy. All assets of the sanctioned companies will be frozen in the United Kingdom.
The European Commission will propose rules for short-term rentals through platforms like Airbnb to counter the social crisis of affordable housing. The EU's first housing commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, noted that this issue is within the EU's competence.
Hungarian conservative politician, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, criticized the EU's energy policy at a conference in Moscow, noting that "contracts" with Russia "have always been honored. "
Disruptions in electricity distribution have occurred in Sumy and the Sumy district. The cause was Russian shelling, as reported by "Sumyoblenergo."
Emergency power outages in Ukraine are caused by Russian attacks on energy facilities, which leads to unstable operation of new connection schemes. YASNO calls for limiting the use of energy-intensive appliances during peak hours to avoid outages.
Naftogaz Group reported three massive attacks on Ukraine's gas infrastructure in the last seven days. The enemy struck thermal power plants, gas production facilities in Kharkiv Oblast, and critical infrastructure in Sumy and Chernihiv Oblasts.
As a result of Russian night drone attacks on energy facilities, consumers in several regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, were left without power. Morning emergency power outages in six regions have been canceled, and restoration work is underway.
In the regions of Ukraine where emergency power outages were introduced in the morning, they have begun to be canceled. In particular, emergency shutdowns have been canceled in Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Emergency power outages have expanded to additional regions, now totaling at least six. Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions are already implementing emergency shutdown schedules as instructed by Ukrenergo.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak will hold a series of meetings in the US to prepare for a conversation between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump regarding achieving peace. Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova reported on a new format of interaction and expectations of an announcement of new arms supplies to Ukraine.