Power outage
This was observed almost all over Ukraine. The reason is power outages due to massive Russian attacks. However, Kyivstar has reserved 99% of its home internet network for up to 12 hours of autonomous operation in case of prolonged blackouts.
Three Ukrainian NPPs lost connection to high-voltage power lines after a massive Russian attack on November 19. Four of the nine reactors reduced their power output due to grid destabilization.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, predicts that Ukraine will withstand the winter season of trials despite the tense situation at the front and in the energy sector. He emphasized that winter may be difficult, but the country will survive it.
Russia launched new attacks on energy infrastructure in Chernihiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions. Power outage schedules are in effect 24/7 in all regions of Ukraine.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the current winter will likely be the most difficult for Ukraine, but the country will survive it. He noted that the Russians were counting on the maximum impact of strikes on energy infrastructure on society and Western partners.
Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has announced his intention to step down in January. His departure means the loss of one of the few consistent supporters of Ukraine in the current Trump administration.
The US is considering acquiring and state-owning up to 10 large nuclear reactors, using part of Japan's $550 billion funding. Japan is ready to invest up to $80 billion in Westinghouse reactors and over $300 billion in American energy projects.
Emergency rescue operations are ongoing in Ternopil after the Russian attack. The number of injured has risen to 92, including 18 children.
Tomorrow, November 20, electricity consumption restrictions will be applied throughout Ukraine. Disconnections will affect 2.5 to 4 queues, as well as industrial consumers.
Ukrainian mobile operators have increased compensation for generator owners who support the operation of base stations during blackouts. Different levels of compensation have been set for diesel and gasoline devices, as well as an increased amount of compensation for stations in the 30-kilometer zone of hostilities.
Ukrenergo specialists have restored the operation of the high-voltage line that supplies power to the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. Since November 14, the ZNPP has been powered by a single line, which is a violation of international nuclear safety requirements.
During the attack on Ternopil on November 19, Russian occupiers could have used a strategic X-101 air-to-surface cruise missile, Yuriy Ihnat reported. As a result of the enemy attack, 16 people were killed and 64 were injured.
Five DTEK energy workers were injured as a result of an enemy attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region. One energy worker is in serious condition, four others have concussions and shrapnel wounds.
On the night of November 19, the enemy launched a combined attack on critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. 41 missiles and 442 enemy drones were neutralized.
Russian troops once again attacked energy infrastructure in 7 regions of Ukraine. As a result of the shelling in Dnipropetrovsk region, four energy workers were injured and hospitalized. Emergency blackouts have been replaced by hourly schedules across the country.
Overnight, Russia attacked critical infrastructure and residential buildings in Ukraine, causing destruction in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In Prykarpattia, there are disruptions in heat supply, and in Kharkiv region, the enemy once again targeted railway and energy infrastructure.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the consequences of Russia's night attack with more than 470 drones and 48 missiles. In Ternopil, residential buildings were hit, which led to 9 deaths.
On November 19, Russia launched strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to emergency power outages in several regions. Energy workers will begin eliminating the consequences of the attack after the security situation stabilizes.
Spain will provide Ukraine with annual support of 1 billion euros as part of a bilateral security agreement. A new defense package of 300 million euros and economic aid of 200 million euros have also been allocated.
The so-called "head of the DPR" Denis Pushilin signed a decree according to which a state of emergency is introduced on the territory of Donetsk region, occupied by the Russians, after strikes on thermal power plants.
On November 19, hourly electricity rationing schedules will be applied to the population in most regions of Ukraine throughout the entire day. The reason for the restrictions remains the consequences of massive attacks by Russian troops on energy infrastructure.
Spain will allocate 1 billion euros for the purchase of American military equipment for Ukraine, said Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid.
A Russian drone attack at the entrance to the village of Novovorontsovka in the Kherson region resulted in the death of a 61-year-old utility worker. Another employee sustained an explosive injury and concussion and was hospitalized.
Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi reported on the strikes by the "Madyar's Birds" unit on the Zuyivska and Starobeshevska thermal power plants in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region. These actions are intended to cause a "blackout in the swamps."
As a result of a drone attack on the city of Horodnia in Chernihiv region, two women were killed - a 75-year-old patient and her 72-year-old caregiver. About ten residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged.
Russia again attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kherson, and Donetsk regions. In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules are applied until the end of the day.
Strong wind gusts of 15–20 m/s are expected in Kyiv on November 18, and a Level I danger (yellow) has been declared. This means an increased risk for road users and pedestrians.
Since 2022, power unit No. 2 of the Khmelnytskyi NPP has been operating with a damaged turbine, producing 100 MW less electricity. Energoatom plans to purchase a new rotor, which will allow increasing the capacity to 1040 MW.
On November 18, Kherson was partially de-energized due to Russian shelling. Possible interruptions in centralized water supply in apartment buildings.
On the night of November 18, unknown drones attacked the Zuyivska and Starobeshevska thermal power plants in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region. This led to power outages in many settlements and the shutdown of boiler houses and filtration stations.