Ukraine Implements Power Outage Schedules Again: What You Need to Know
Ukrainians will once again face scheduled power cuts on Thursday, December 26th, due to extensive damage to energy infrastructure caused by Russia’s recent bombardment. Here’s what you need to know:
Power Outage Schedule for December 26th
- Residential consumers: Two and a half hours of power cuts in the morning (08:00 – 17:00, in two one-hour intervals) and one hour in the evening (17:00 – 21:00).
- Industrial and business consumers: Nine hours of power cuts (07:00 – 22:00).
Recap of Russia’s Massive Attack on December 25th
Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on December 25th, using a combination of Iranian Shahed drones and rockets, including ballistic missiles. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, over 70 rockets and more than 100 drones were deployed during the attack.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba attributed the attack to Russia’s response to discussions about a potential "Christmas ceasefire."
Impact on Energy Infrastructure
The extensive damage to energy infrastructure following this attack necessitated the reintroduction of scheduled power cuts across Ukraine.
