Russians attack energy facilities in eight regions, increasing power deficit, Ukrenergo says

Most regions of Ukraine are currently experiencing emergency power outages, which will be cancelled once the power system stabilizes.

According to Ukrinform, NPC Ukrenergo reported this on Facebook.

It is noted that at night and in the morning, the enemy carried out another massive attack on Ukraine's power system, the second since the beginning of the year. Russian missiles and drones hit energy facilities in eight regions. Power plants and substations of the electricity transmission and distribution system were attacked.

As a result of missile strikes on key high-voltage substations that provided power to nuclear power units, all nuclear power plants in the controlled territory were forced to be unloaded.

“As a result of the damage caused by the enemy, the power deficit in Ukraine's energy system has increased significantly. This has led to a forced increase in the duration of hourly power cuts in all regions. In addition, emergency power cuts are currently in effect in most regions, which will be lifted once the situation in the energy system stabilizes,” the statement said.

Ukrenergo emphasized that emergency repair work has already begun wherever the security situation allows. The priority remains to restore critical infrastructure in regions where emergency blackouts are in effect.

Energy companies urge users not to turn on powerful electrical appliances immediately after power is restored and, if possible, to postpone energy-intensive processes.

As reported, on February 7, Russian strikes hit substations and 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines, which are the backbone of Ukraine's power grid, as well as the Burshtyn and Dobrotvir thermal power plants.

Illustrative photo, State Emergency Service