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title: "Round-the-clock power cuts: hourly blackout schedules to be introduced in several Ukrainian regions on November 15"
description: "On November 15, round-the-clock hourly power outages will be introduced in several Ukrainian regions due to power system damage from enemy attacks. Industry faces power limitations, and domestic consumers will face 1-2 stage cuts."
date: 2026-11-14T17:16:25.164Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/planned-power-outages-november-15-ukraine
tags: [ukraine, power-outages, energy-infrastructure, ukrenergo, russia-ukraine-war]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Round-the-clock power cuts: hourly blackout schedules to be introduced in several Ukrainian regions on November 15

![A family with candles and a smartphone in a dark room during a power outage](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/14/plannye-otklyuchenie-elektroenergetiki-15-noyabrya-ukraina/plannye-otklyuchenie-elektroenergetiki-15-noyabrya-ukraina-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Round-the-clock planned power outages are in effect in parts of Ukraine on November 15
- Industry is subject to power limitation schedules, while other consumers face 1-2 stage hourly cuts
- The day before, power was cut for up to 20 hours a day in the Fastiv, Bucha, and Obukhiv districts of Kyiv region
- Russia has stepped up attacks on energy: drone and ballistic missile strikes are carried out around the clock, with repeat hits destroying equipment before repairs finish

Planned power outages will be in effect in several Ukrainian regions on November 15, 2026. According to energy experts, the restrictions will last throughout the entire day—from the moment they are introduced until the normal operation of the grids is fully restored. The decision to implement the schedules was made due to damage to the power system caused by ongoing enemy attacks on energy infrastructure. Energy companies emphasize that the restrictions are forced and aimed at preserving the stability of the remaining grid.

### What to expect for consumers and industry

Power limitation schedules will be introduced for industrial enterprises, while all other categories of consumers will face hourly power cuts of one to two stages. This means that throughout the day, electricity will be cut off according to a set schedule, with specific intervals depending on the region and the distribution system operator. Energy experts recommend that residents check current schedules on their operator's official pages, as the timetable may be adjusted based on the dynamics of repairing damaged grid sections.

### Context: up to 20 hours without power in the Kyiv region

The day before, on November 14, power outages reached 20 hours per day in three districts of the Kyiv region—Fastiv, Bucha, and Obukhiv. The reason for such long restrictions was an accident in the power grid, the consequences of which required significant time to address. The situation in these districts clearly demonstrates how vulnerable the power system remains under conditions of ongoing strikes on infrastructure and how critical every hour allocated for restoration work is.

### Attack tactics and scale of damage

It was previously reported that as a result of another Russian strike, a crater the size of a residential building formed at one of the Ukrenergo substations. The company noted that Russia has changed its combat tactics and significantly increased attacks on energy infrastructure. According to Ukrenergo, the enemy is striking key targets around the clock using jet drones and ballistic missiles. Repeated strikes on the same facilities pose a particular danger: equipment is destroyed even before repair brigades can complete repairs, which multiplies the restoration time and the volume of required resources.

### Work of energy workers and recommendations for the public

Energy company employees are working around the clock, striving to restore damaged equipment and grids as quickly as possible and return electricity to consumers' homes. Nevertheless, given the scale of damage and the intensity of attacks, a full restoration of normal mode may take a significant amount of time. In these circumstances, energy experts urge residents to plan their activities in advance, have a supply of communication and lighting tools, and monitor official information channels of their distribution system operator to receive current data on power outage schedules.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Света будет больше: 15 ноября в Украине смягчатся графики отключений](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/svitla-bude-bilshe-15-listopada-ukrayini-1794673617.html) - The source confirms the introduction of planned outages on November 15, the 24-hour nature of the restrictions, schedules for industry and consumers, as well as the context of attacks on energy and outages of up to 20 hours in the Kyiv region.

## FAQ

### How long will the power outages last on November 15?

Restrictions will last around the clock—throughout the entire day of November 15, 2026, in regions where schedules have been implemented.

### What power outage schedules are introduced for household consumers?

Hourly power cuts of one to two stages are introduced for all categories of consumers. The specific timetable depends on the region and the distribution system operator.

### What will happen to industrial enterprises?

Power limitation schedules are introduced for industry, rather than total disconnections.

### Where can I find the current outage schedule for my district?

Energy workers recommend checking the current schedules on the official pages of the distribution system operator serving the specific region.

### What is the reason for the planned outages?

The reason is damage to the power system caused by enemy attacks on energy facilities, including strikes on Ukrenergo substations.