Power outage
The EU is preparing around €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Zelenskyy said that Russia struck energy infrastructure after the announcement of the truce.
On October 12, from 06:00 to 23:59, power outages will be in effect in some regions. The reason is the consequences of Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure.
The Ukrainian authorities said they had no information about an agreement with Russia. Trump announced it after new strikes on Kyiv.
Hurricane “Isaias” claimed at least four lives in Florida and Alabama. The storm also left hundreds of thousands of customers without power and halted some oil and gas production.
Following the Russian attack, parts of four districts of Kyiv were left without power. Trolleybuses and trams are temporarily not running.
Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stops attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy called for mutual de-escalation.
Emergency outages have been implemented in Kyiv and Kyiv region at Ukrenergo's command. Schedules do not apply during them.
On October 11, restrictions for businesses and hourly outages will be in effect in some regions. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
Due to the intensification of shelling, the Kyiv City State Administration advises Kyiv residents to prepare supplies of water, food and lighting and to charge power banks for at least three days. They also recommend insulating homes and wearing reflective elements.
Missile debris fell in the courtyard of a building in Obolon. The metro and electric transport are operating with delays due to disruptions in electricity supply.
Hurricane “Isaias” hit Florida and Alabama with destructive winds, heavy rains, and flooding. In Pensacola, winds tore roofs off, and the power went out.
Damage to an energy facility in the Kyiv region has worsened the energy supply situation in the capital. Disruptions to the water supply have also occurred.
Train service and escalator operations in the Kyiv Metro have been suspended due to the loss of external power. Further updates on the resumption will be provided.
In Kyiv, the connection of additional generation capacity will be accelerated, and critical facilities will be provided with backup power. The networks have been damaged by Russian attacks.
Tents with Wi-Fi and device-charging facilities have begun operating in three districts of Kyiv. At night, the streets will be patrolled by reinforced police and National Guard units.
An expert compared Klitschko's and Terekhov's performance during the war. In Kharkiv, transport, underground schools, and social support are operating.
Due to an accident in Odesa, the Peresypskyi, Khadzhibeiskyi and Prymorskyi districts have been de-energized. Energy workers are already restoring power supply.
The outages are caused by the destruction of generation capacity, strikes on the grids, and air-raid alerts. Ukrenergo urged people to consume electricity sparingly.
Tomorrow, capacity restrictions will be in effect for businesses, while all consumers will face scheduled outages of up to two groups. The reason is attacks by the Russian Federation.
According to Gradus, 42% of Ukrainians do not have autonomous heating, backup electricity, or water supplies. Safety is the main reason for a possible relocation.
The President of the European Commission condemned the Russian strikes, which killed 78 people and injured 215. She promised Ukraine military, budgetary, and energy support.
Points of Invincibility are being set up in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi, Podilskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts. People will be able to charge their devices there.
IKEA stores in Denmark could become shelters or temporary hospitals during crises. Europe is involving businesses in civil preparedness.
Russian attacks damaged power grids and electricity transmission facilities. Zelenskyy instructed officials to accelerate resilience plans and assistance to Pryluky.
The UN Security Council meeting will take place on October 9 at 22:00 Kyiv time due to the escalation of Russia’s attacks. Zelenskyy reported 78 people killed and 215 wounded.
Emergency power cuts have been canceled in Kyiv, and hourly schedules have been reinstated. In the region, they will be canceled following an instruction from Ukrenergo.
An energy worker was killed and three injured in the Sumy region. Emergency and hourly power cuts of up to 2.5 groups are in effect in Kyiv and seven regions.
Kyiv’s “green” metro line operates on a special schedule during peak hours due to restrictions on the Southern Bridge. Some surface transport has been suspended.
The EU risks losing up to 14 billion cubic meters of gas this winter due to low storage levels and supply disruptions. This could drive up prices.
Emergency outages have been introduced in Kyiv and the region due to the consequences of Russian attacks. The previous schedules are currently not in effect.