Power outage
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.
Over the incomplete weekend of February 7-8, 4 people died in Ukraine from carbon monoxide poisoning, and 25 more were injured. The cause was malfunctions of generators, stove heating, and gas equipment.
In Russia's Belgorod, it was decided to drain heating systems in 455 apartment buildings and 51 social institutions. This is due to the lack of expected results from restoration work after the missile strike on December 14.
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.
The National Fund for Mobile and Modular Energy Equipment Reserve has started operating in Ukraine to provide prompt assistance to communities. Four cogeneration units have already arrived in Kyiv, and Kharkiv will receive three.
Charging an electric car from a regular outlet in an apartment can lead to network overheating and fire. An expert warns of technical risks and possible fines for exceeding the permitted power.
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.
Russian troops attacked the railway infrastructure of Chernihiv region overnight. Due to this, services between Snovsk and Bakhmach were cancelled, and trains No. 66 Kyiv – Sumy and No. 114 Uzhhorod – Kharkiv were delayed.
After evening strikes on energy facilities in Belgorod, 80,000 people were left without heating. Also, 3,000 people are without gas and 1,000 without electricity.
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.
On the evening of February 7, an explosion occurred at a power substation in Russia's Leningrad region, leading to a fire and power outages in some settlements. Local authorities claim a "technical incident" with no threat to the civilian population.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže called Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure an act of terror. Latvia will provide technical assistance to Ukraine and calls for stronger sanctions against Russia.
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.
In Belgorod, on February 7, power went out after powerful explosions hit key energy facilities. The city faced large-scale disruptions in electricity and water supply.
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.
Italy's Minister of Infrastructure called a series of railway incidents deliberate sabotage and a direct attack on the state. Law enforcement is investigating the activities of anarchist groups and does not rule out external interference.
Burshtyn TPP completely ceased operations after a massive attack on February 7, which lasted six hours. The city was left without heat and water, and the restoration of generation is uncertain.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that Russia's attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine are war crimes. He called for criminal accountability for those who ordered and carried out these acts, emphasizing the need for ICC intervention.
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.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russian attacks on the energy system are leading to a decrease in the capacity of Ukrainian nuclear power plants. He called on the world to stop Russia by imposing sanctions against Rosatom and strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
Ukraine received 300 generators with a total capacity of 1650 kW, worth over 417 thousand euros, from the Southeast European Cooperation Initiative (SECI). The equipment will be distributed among Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Lviv for social institutions.
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.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to choose strikes instead of diplomacy, attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. More than 400 drones and 40 missiles damaged facilities in Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Rivne regions.
On the night of February 7, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using 447 air assault weapons. Air defense forces destroyed 406 targets, including missiles and drones.
As a result of a massive drone and missile attack on substations and overhead lines, nuclear power plants reduced their capacity. This led to an increase in the volume of power outages throughout Ukraine.
Tonight, the Russian army attacked substations, 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines, as well as Burshtyn and Dobrotvir TPPs. 4.5-5 stages of emergency power outage schedules have been applied throughout Ukraine.
As a result of the Russian attack on November 7 in the Rivne region, residential buildings and critical infrastructure were damaged, and two people were injured. There are power outages in the region, and possible problems with water supply.