winter power outages

Ukraine’s power system faces one of its hardest weeks since full-scale invasion

Last week was one of the most difficult periods for Ukraine’s energy system since 2022, following two mass combined Russian attacks on energy infrastructure on Jan. 20 and Jan. 23, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko wrote on Jan. 25.

26 January, 09:23 AM

Germany pledges help ahead of winter 2025

European allies are preparing a new wave of support to help Ukraine withstand Russian attacks on its energy system, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, BR.de outlet reported on Oct. 28.

28 October 2025, 09:39 AM

Scorched-earth tactics: Ukraine braces for winter power threats as Russia targets energy grid

The likelihood of a nationwide blackout in Ukraine this winter is low, as roughly 50% of the country’s transformers are now protected from Russian strikes, the head of Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo, Vitalii Zaychenko, said in a Telegram post.

17 October 2025, 03:04 PM

Zaporizhzhia boosts backup power supplies ahead of potential winter outages

Social infrastructure in the Zaporizhzhia region is being prepared for the possibility of complete power outages during the winter months, Ivan Fedorov, Zaporizhzhia governor, said during a briefing on Sep. 10.

10 September 2024, 05:55 PM

winter power outages