Kyiv power outages

Left-bank Kyiv loses electricity as DTEK promises restoration by 4 p.m.

Energy crews are working to restore power to residents of Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts after electricity was cut because of an accident, DTEK’s press service reported.

22 June, 02:03 PM

‘Show them the ruins’: Inside Kyiv’s destroyed Darnytsia CHP plant

The winter of 2025—2026 has become the harshest Ukrainians have faced since Russia launched its full-scale invasion — and, by many measures, since Ukraine gained independence. Russian forces have targeted not only power stations but also heat-generation facilities that supply cities with hot water and heating. As a result, beyond the expected electricity shortages, heating itself has become one of the most painful problems of the season.

9 February, 04:53 PM

Polish-Ukrainian solidarity: 1,000 liters of Polish soup headed to Kyiv

Ines Oleksa, a native of Ukraine’s Khmelnytskyi region who has lived in Poland for 15 years, has launched a grassroots initiative to support Kyiv amid ongoing power outages caused by Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

30 January, 04:24 PM

About 710,000 consumers in Kyiv remain without power as restoration continues

About 710,000 consumers in Kyiv remain without electricity as restoration efforts continue, Ukraine’s energy minister said on Jan. 27, adding that authorities aim to return the capital to predictable outage schedules as soon as possible.

28 January, 11:58 AM

Roshen factory, homes and offices hit as Russian strike sparks fires across Kyiv — photos, video

A massive Russian missile and drone strike ignited fires across several districts of Kyiv on Jan. 24, killing one person and injuring four, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

24 January, 11:13 AM

Emergency divers work in icy water to repair Kyiv Power Plant

Emergency service divers spent six days repairing a pipe at one of Kyiv’s thermal power plants while working in icy water, Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on Jan. 22.

23 January, 04:46 PM

‘Life is a poisoned hedgehog’: Usyk opens up about blackouts, resilience, and faith

Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) described life in Kyiv under Russian missile attacks, revealing that daily blackouts last up to 14 hours due to strikes on Ukraine’s power grid.

17 January, 03:44 PM

Kyiv switches to emergency power outages amid heavy strain on energy system

Kyiv introduced emergency power outages on Monday, Jan. 12, due to critical strain on the city’s energy infrastructure, according to Serhii Kovalenko, CEO of electricity supplier Yasno.

12 January, 03:01 PM

Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy grid cuts power in Kyiv and two regions

Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine’s energy system, leaving consumers without electricity in Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy of Ukraine said on Dec. 27.

27 December 2025, 10:45 AM

Fires erupt across Kyiv after Russian overnight drone and missile strikes

Russian forces carried out a large-scale overnight and morning drone and missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, causing fires across multiple districts of the capital, local authorities said on Dec. 27.

27 December 2025, 09:58 AM

Kyiv power outages