On November 15, 2026, as a result of a Russian attack on energy infrastructure, part of the settlements in the Dniprovsky and Kamianske districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region was left without power supply. This was reported by the Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration (RSA) Oleksandr Hanzha on his Telegram channel, and the data was confirmed by Ukrenergo and DTEK. According to Hanzha, due to the blackout, hospitals and critical infrastructure facilities have been switched to backup power from generators.
Scale of Outages and Operation of Critical Infrastructure
Ukrenergo clarified that as a result of the attack on the energy facility, consumers not only in the Dnipropetrovsk region but also in the Zaporizhzhia region were left without electricity. Emergency shutdowns were introduced in both regions due to damage to energy equipment. DTEK confirmed that main power grids were damaged: parts of Dnipro and Kamianske, as well as parts of the Dniprovsky and Kamianske districts, were left without light. Energy workers have begun restoration work, with electricity being returned first to critical infrastructure facilities. Repair work continues wherever the security situation permits.
Points of Invincibility Continue Operating
Despite large-scale outages, Points of Invincibility continue to operate in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Residents can use them to warm up, charge mobile phones and other gadgets, and access the internet. These points have become a key element of the civil protection system amid regular strikes on energy infrastructure.
Context: Strikes on Five Regions in a Single Night
The night attack on November 15 became part of an ongoing series of Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Energy facilities in five regions at once—Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Odesa, Zhytomyr, and Kirovohrad—came under attack that same night. The consequences of the strikes were felt particularly by residents of the Odesa region: after the attack on the DTEK energy facility, about 41,000 families were left without power supply. Significant disruptions in electricity supply were also recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving a large portion of residents without light.
Response of Energy Workers and Restoration Prospects
Energy services in both regions are operating on high alert. The priority is to restore power to healthcare facilities, water and heat supply facilities, as well as enterprises ensuring the livelihood of the population. Full restoration of power supply depends on the extent of damage to the main grids and the timeframe for replacing damaged equipment. According to preliminary estimates, emergency repair teams continue working in areas where the situation allows safe access to damaged sections of the grids.
