Russia attacked a DTEK concentrating plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region. This is already the sixth large-scale strike on coal enterprises in two months.
Russia launched new strikes on energy facilities in Chernihiv and Donetsk regions, leading to power outages for a significant number of consumers in Chernihiv region. Ukraine maintains a high level of electricity consumption, with restrictions in place for industrial consumers in all regions.
Tonight, the enemy attacked Ukraine's logistics infrastructure, hitting a traction substation of Ukrzaliznytsia in Chernihiv region and port facilities. There were no casualties, train traffic was ensured by backup diesel locomotives, and fires in the ports were localized.
Russian troops once again attacked the energy infrastructure of Chernihiv Oblast – this time in the Nizhyn district, which led to power outages for 2,700 subscribers. Energy workers are working hard to eliminate the damage, but the damage is very extensive.
After a massive Russian attack on a mine in the Dnipropetrovsk region, all 192 miners were successfully brought to the surface. None of the workers were injured.
Russian troops attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk and Chernihiv regions. In Dnipropetrovsk region, 192 miners remained underground and are being evacuated; in Chernihiv region, almost 55,000 subscribers were left without electricity.
Ukrenergo announced the introduction of power restriction schedules for industrial consumers throughout Ukraine on October 20 from 06:00 to 22:00. This is due to the consequences of missile strikes on energy infrastructure.
Hourly power outages are in effect for household consumers in Chernihiv Oblast. Emergency power outages have been implemented in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast following an order from Ukrenergo.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 74 combat engagements at the front as of 4:00 p. m. on October 18, 2025. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 31 enemy attempts to break through.
Based on SBU materials, three Russian agents were sentenced to long prison terms. They adjusted enemy fire in the north and east of the country, transmitting data about the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
DTEK announced the cancellation of emergency blackouts in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. Earlier, Ukrenergo introduced emergency shutdowns in 12 regions due to the difficult situation in the energy system.
Due to the difficult situation in the energy system and high electricity consumption, emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and 12 regions. Ukrenergo urges Ukrainians not to switch on several powerful electrical appliances at the same time.
Ukrenergo announced planned power restrictions for industry across Ukraine from 07:00 to 22:00 on October 17. The situation may change, as three stages of hourly blackouts are already being applied in Chernihiv region.
On October 16, emergency power outages were again applied in some regions of Ukraine due to the consequences of Russian strikes. Power limitation schedules for industrial consumers were applied throughout Ukraine.
As a result of the attack on Chernihiv region, Nova Poshta's sorting depot and cargo department in Nizhyn were damaged. The company guarantees full compensation to clients whose parcels were destroyed or damaged.
Law enforcement officers have blocked new schemes of evasion from mobilization, detaining 20 organizers who, for 3-14 thousand US dollars, offered fictitious certificates, enrollment in studies or work, as well as escape routes abroad. Among those detained are a radiologist, employees of a transport company, and a specialist from the land department of the city council.
Russian invaders have changed their tactics of striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure; now their main targets are distribution substations. This has led to the introduction of electricity blackout schedules in some regions.
Ahead of October, Naftogaz accumulated $2. 5 billion for gas purchases, of which $1.5 billion was provided by partners. Europeans also provided Ukraine with a credit guarantee, which is a historic event.
Due to enemy night attacks on energy facilities, emergency power outages are in effect in 10 regions of Ukraine and Kyiv, and another region is on schedule. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on several powerful electrical appliances simultaneously due to high consumption.
Russia again attacked Ukraine, launching over 300 attack drones and 37 missiles, including at energy and civilian infrastructure. President Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia, emphasizing the need for long-range weapons and sanctions.
Kyiv has switched to emergency power outages, which are in effect outside the schedule. Earlier, such outages were introduced in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kirovohrad, and Poltava regions.
On the morning of October 16, emergency power outages were introduced in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kirovohrad, and Poltava regions. In Chernihiv region, a schedule of hourly outages is in effect.
As a result of the enemy's night attack on October 16, the operation of DTEK Naftogaz gas production facilities in the Poltava region was stopped. Air raid alerts were declared throughout Ukraine due to the takeoff of Russian MiG-31K aircraft.
Emergency shutdown schedules have been applied in all regions of Ukraine, except for Donetsk and parts of Chernihiv regions. These are the consequences of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Naftogaz Group reported three massive attacks on Ukraine's gas infrastructure in the last seven days. The enemy struck thermal power plants, gas production facilities in Kharkiv Oblast, and critical infrastructure in Sumy and Chernihiv Oblasts.
As a result of Russian night drone attacks on energy facilities, consumers in several regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, were left without power. Morning emergency power outages in six regions have been canceled, and restoration work is underway.
On the morning of October 15, emergency power outages were introduced in a number of regions of Ukraine. In particular, this applies to Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Poltava regions.
The government urges local communities not to start the heating season prematurely, to act prudently and economically, conserving resources. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba emphasized the importance of distributed generation and preparing fuel reserves and autonomous power sources.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, and partially in Kirovohrad, Kyiv, and Cherkasy regions. In Zaporizhzhia region, only industrial consumers have been cut off, while hourly outages are in effect in Chernihiv region.
Since the beginning of the current day, 113 battles have taken place on the front, of which more than a third occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 113 times.
