Power outage
Russia plans to launch a large-scale strike campaign against Kyiv’s energy infrastructure over the coming weeks. ISW analysts predict that the Russian Federation will use its strategic reserve of ballistic missiles to inflict maximum damage by August 24.
As a result of an accident at an energy facility in the Chernihiv and Koriukivka districts, around 99,000 subscribers were disconnected from the power supply. The information was provided by JSC "Chernihivoblenergo".
In the village of Balky, Zaporizhzhia region, residents have been without electricity and water for two months. Police issued administrative citations against them over a video appeal about the problem.
Ukraine is working on its own Freyja antiballistic project, which is managed by the defense company Fire Point. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the state’s key task is to protect the production facilities from Russian strikes.
Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Serbia; they discussed the consequences of Russian strikes and joint projects. Serbia allocated €2 million to support Ukraine's energy sector.
A heavy downpour caused streets to flood in Bukovel in the Carpathian region. In the Kyiv region, power grids were damaged due to the bad weather, leaving more than 18,000 households without power.
Due to the war in the Middle East, damage to refineries in the Persian Gulf and strikes on Russian refineries, Europe risks experiencing a diesel shortage. Fuel prices have already risen by nearly 40%, while stockpiles have fallen by 30%.
Ukraine’s power system got through a period of record August heat without electricity outage schedules. This was achieved thanks to adjusted repairs, the involvement of gas-fired generation, and increased imports.
Due to power outages, dozens of settlements in the Kherson region remain without water. The occupation authorities propose delivering water by tanker trucks instead of repairing the networks.
Luxembourg additionally allocated €8 million to support Ukraine’s energy sector, bringing its total contribution to €30 million. The funds will be used for equipment for energy companies and to strengthen the resilience of the system.
Due to an аварія, parts of Kyiv’s Podilskyi and Obolonskyi districts have been temporarily disconnected from the power supply. DTEK energy workers are already working on restoring electricity.
Testing of the Enguri Hydroelectric Power Plant showed that the units were in working order, while the blackouts in Georgia were caused by problems in the emergency automation system. Over two weeks, the country experienced three large-scale power outages.
In summer, electricity consumption increases because of air conditioners and refrigerators. Experts advise adjusting appliances and changing habits to reduce costs.
As a result of enemy attacks, more than 5,000 consumers in the Zaporizhzhia district were disconnected from the power grid. Two settlements are completely without electricity supply; repairs will begin when the security situation allows.
As a result of shelling, some consumers in 5 regions are without power; due to bad weather, consumers in 7 regions are without power. Electricity consumption increased by 3.2%; Ukrainians are urged to conserve energy from 10:00 to 23:00.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to compile lists of critical facilities separately for the winter and summer periods. This will make it possible to distribute electricity more efficiently and increase the amount available to household consumers.
Power supply has been restored for more than 34,000 subscribers in Lviv, while another 37,000 remain without electricity. Emergency crews are working until full restoration.
An emergency outage in the 110 kV grid caused by the heat resulted in consumers in central Lviv being left without power. Electricity supply is planned to be restored within an hour.
Following the nighttime Russian attack, Kherson was left without electricity due to damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Energy workers promise to restore supply within several days.
Snow fell in Wellington for the first time in 15 years due to a powerful Antarctic cold front. Residents of Dunedin skied through the streets, while the country recorded record electricity consumption.
Due to the abnormal heat, electricity consumption is increasing in Ukraine, requiring economical use. As a result of shelling some consumers in five regions remain without electricity, and an energy worker was injured.
The third day of the Ambassadors’ Conference concluded in Kyiv, where priorities were identified for attracting international assistance and supporting the energy sector. Diplomats were urged to intensify their efforts to get through the heating season.
The Cabinet of Ministers has completed an audit of the implementation of resilience plans, analyzing funding and the status of measures in the regions. The priorities are protecting the energy sector and providing backup heat supplies.
Due to Russian shelling on August 5, approximately 126,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk region were without electricity. Energy workers began emergency restoration work, but the exact completion time is unknown.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy identified three priorities for the winter during a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council: protection of critical infrastructure, shelters, and anti-ballistic capabilities. He also noted delays in some cities and regions.
Low water levels in the Danube forced Hungary's "Paks" nuclear power plant to shut down for the first time in 44 years, threatening BMW iX3 production. The company reduced energy consumption at the plant by 15%, but the impact on output is not yet known.
Due to hostilities and bad weather, consumers in six and three regions, respectively, were left without electricity. Ukrainians were urged to use electricity sparingly because of the heat.
In Moldova, on the evening of August 4, an electricity deficit is expected due to the heat, which has led to increased consumption. Authorities have urged residents from 21:00 to 23:00 to turn off appliances and prepare for possible outages.
First Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Denys Shmyhal stated that Russia is aimed at destroying the water supply in Ukraine. He emphasized that without water and sewage, it is difficult to survive more than three days.
Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs has made an additional contribution of 550 thousand euros to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. Iceland's total contribution has amounted to nearly 9 million euros.