On Thursday, November 12, power outage schedules will remain in effect in Ukraine; however, according to the National Energy Company Ukrenergo, the number of queues for residential consumers will be reduced. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing an official statement from Ukrenergo. The company emphasizes that current outage schedules should be checked on the official pages of the regional distribution system operator (oblenergo), as the situation in the energy system may change throughout the day.
How the schedules will work on November 12
According to Ukrenergo, planned power outages will be in effect in some regions throughout the day. The company does not disclose a single nationwide list of queues, instead recommending that consumers refer to the announcements of local distribution system operators, which publish hourly schedules based on the actual load on the grid in a specific region. This approach, as energy experts note, allows for flexible adjustment of restrictions depending on the progress of repairs to damaged lines and substations.
The reason for the restrictions: consequences of strikes on the energy system
Ukrenergo explains the application of restrictions as a consequence of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. According to the company, energy workers are working around the clock to restore damaged equipment and networks to return electricity to consumers' homes as quickly as possible. The necessity of simultaneously carrying out emergency restoration work while balancing the load on the remaining grid necessitates the maintenance of hourly outages, even during periods when no new strikes are recorded.
Consequences of the November 11 strikes
The day before, on November 11, Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure of the Odesa region left about 135,000 consumers without electricity. In addition, a 70-year-old woman died as a result of the shelling. In Kyiv, against the backdrop of an electricity shortage, outdoor lighting is being temporarily turned off — a decision made to free up capacity for residential and socially significant consumers. These events directly affect the parameters of the schedules that take effect the very next day.
Context: autumn dynamics of restrictions
The situation on November 12 fits into a steady autumn trend: in October, Ukrenergo repeatedly introduced hourly outages amid the consequences of massive attacks on energy facilities, with volumes ranging from one to two or more queues per day, and power limitation schedules for industry. Energy experts have previously noted that during the cold period, outages may last several hours per day, and the most noticeable restrictions affect large urban agglomerations and settlements near the combat zone. The company attributes the reduction in the number of queues on November 12 to the restoration of some damaged capacity.
Recommendations for consumers
Ukrenergo urges citizens to consume electricity economically during the hours when it is available according to the schedule and to check the current outage timetables on the regional operator's pages in advance. The company also reminds that in the event of new shelling, the parameters of the restrictions may be adjusted, so information on the official channels of oblenergo is paramount.
