From 4:00 PM, all regions that experienced emergency shutdowns will have hourly outage schedules introduced, affecting up to three queues simultaneously. Also, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, power limitation schedules will be in effect for industrial consumers.
Several regions of Ukraine, including Sumy, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions, switched to hourly power outage schedules on October 22. This happened instead of emergency blackouts, which were canceled in some regions.
An additional 1. 5 billion Norwegian kroner (about $150 million) will be allocated for electricity and heating. The funds come through the EU Investment Framework for Ukraine.
After Russian strikes in Chernihiv, all critical infrastructure, including "Vodokanal" (water utility), switched to generator power. In Novhorod-Siverskyi, the enemy struck the city center, damaging a hospital, stadium, educational institution, and residential buildings.
In Ukraine, a number of regions are switching to hourly power outage schedules instead of emergency ones. However, in some regions, emergency shutdowns continue to be in effect.
On October 22, power restriction schedules for industrial consumers will be in effect in Ukraine from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM due to the consequences of Russian shelling. The most difficult situation is observed in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, where energy workers are carrying out restoration work.
As a result of Russia's night attack on October 22, 6 people were killed in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, and at least 35 were injured in various regions. Residential areas, energy, port, and industrial facilities were damaged.
The heating season has already started in many regions of Ukraine, with Rivne region being the first to "turn on the heating". Some frontline regions are still preparing for heat supply.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack indicates insufficient pressure on Russia. He called for a strong sanctions package from the EU, the US, and the G7, as well as coordinated diplomacy.
As a result of the night attack by Russian occupiers on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, 27 settlements in the Kirovohrad region have been disconnected from the power supply. Relevant services are already eliminating the consequences of the shelling.
As a result of a Russian strike on a DTEK energy facility in the Odesa region, 14,200 families received electricity after reconnection. The damage is significant, and repairs will take a long time.
After Russia's massive night attack on energy infrastructure, emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. The Ministry of Energy announced the start of restoration work and called for rational use of electricity.
As a result of a massive Russian attack, infrastructure was damaged, leading to delays and changes in routes for Ukrzaliznytsia trains. Trains No. 43/44 Ivano-Frankivsk - Cherkasy and No. 793/794 Cherkasy - Kyiv are running with delays of up to two hours.
On the morning of October 22, emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv and at least 7 regions. This happened at the direction of NEC "Ukrenergo".
As a result of the night shelling of Zaporizhzhia on October 22, about 2,000 people were left without electricity. Work to eliminate the consequences will begin after the security situation allows.
On the night of October 22, Russia attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Energy workers will begin restoration work as soon as security conditions allow.
Russian troops attacked Izmail in Odesa region, damaging energy and port infrastructure. Power supply is being restored, there are no casualties.
In Odesa, work continues to restore electricity supply after enemy attacks. Approximately 11,000 subscribers remain without power, while power has been restored for almost 9,000 consumers.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez, discussing steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense and energy aid. The parties coordinated diplomatic work and agreed to meet for further support of Ukraine.
Tropical Storm Melissa, the 13th Atlantic storm of 2025, threatens severe flooding and landslides in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Aruba. Melissa's wind speeds reach 80 km/h, and meteorologists warn of dangerous weather throughout the weekend.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Umerov, outlining priorities: preparing defense agreements to strengthen aviation and meetings with European leaders. Also a priority is the agenda of Staff meetings.
A hurricane has hit New Zealand, causing transport and power disruptions. In the country's capital, a man died due to a broken branch, and over 10,000 homes were left without electricity.
On October 21, Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region with 20 Shahed kamikaze drones. As a result of the shelling, four civilians were killed, including a 10-year-old child, and four more were injured.
Sweden is providing Ukraine with an additional 33. 5 million euros to strengthen support during the winter period. The funds will be directed to the World Bank's Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Trust Fund.
A series of explosions, likely caused by drone attacks, occurred near Khartoum International Airport ahead of its scheduled reopening. The incident raised concerns about security and stability in the region, which had only just begun to recover from a protracted conflict.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian tactics remain unchanged – killing civilians and terrorizing with cold. He reported on restoration efforts in Chernihiv and Sumy regions after attacks on energy infrastructure.
Vitaliy Zaichenko, Chairman of the Board of NEC "Ukrenergo", stated that heating will be turned on throughout Ukraine within 10 days, which should lead to a decrease in electricity consumption. This is due to the fact that a sharp drop in temperature has led to an increase in electricity consumption by more than 20% since the beginning of the month.
Russian troops again attacked the energy infrastructure of Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, leaving a significant part of Chernihiv region without electricity. Electricity consumption remains high, so Ukrainians are urged not to turn on powerful appliances simultaneously until 10:00 PM, and for industry, restriction schedules are in effect.
As a result of the Russian strike on Kharkiv on October 21, the number of victims increased to 11 people. The occupiers attacked the private sector and a civilian enterprise, damaging residential buildings and outbuildings.
Chernihiv is completely without electricity and water due to a Russian drone attack. Water utility workers are working to restore water supply using alternative power sources.
