Wide Ukraine Electricity Outages As Crews Struggle To Repair Damage From Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continued urging Western nations to increase pressure on the Kremlin as the death toll from recent Russian airstrikes rose. Authorities across Ukraine struggled to restore electricity after the newest waves of attacks targeting the country’s energy infrastructure.
Kyiv and several regions experienced massive power outages, with repairs proving difficult due to heavy damage. The national energy provider, Ukrenergo, reported that on November 9, electricity supply was limited for eight to sixteen hours in most regions. Additional consumption restrictions were planned for November 10.
"The reason for the introduction of restrictions is the consequences of massive Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities," the company said.
"It is difficult to recall such a large number of direct strikes on energy facilities since the beginning of the invasion," company spokeswoman Svitlana Hrynchuk told Ukrainian media.
In his nightly video address, President Zelensky emphasized the scale of the response effort.
"Repair crews are working almost around the clock in most regions," he said. "Restoration efforts are ongoing, and although the situation is difficult, thousands of people are involved in stabilizing the system and repairing the damage."
Even before the onset of the cold season, Russia had intensified strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, targeting electricity, gas infrastructure, and pipelines in an effort to weaken morale and strain living conditions across the country.
Author’s Summary
Ukraine battles severe power outages after heavy Russian strikes, as engineers race to restore energy infrastructure under ongoing attacks and international appeals for support continue.