Ukrenergo has announced that scheduled power outages will be in effect throughout the day on November 13, 2026, across several regions of Ukraine. According to the company, hourly outage schedules ranging from 1.5 to three stages will be introduced for all categories of consumers—both industrial and residential—while additional capacity limitation schedules will be applied to the industrial sector. The operator noted that these restrictions will affect both the population and enterprises.
The Cause: Consequences of Strikes on the Energy System
Ukrenergo emphasized that the restrictions are a direct result of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Power engineers are conducting emergency repair work around the clock, fixing damaged equipment and grids to restore power supply to consumers as quickly as possible. The company urges citizens to monitor up-to-date information regarding outages on the official pages of their distribution system operators.
Crater at a Substation and Strikes in Zhytomyr Region
Earlier reports indicated that following another Russian strike, a crater the size of a residential building formed at one of Ukrenergo's substations. In addition, drones hit six hromadas in the Zhytomyr region: according to media reports, private houses as well as critical energy and transport facilities were damaged. These incidents directly affect the volume of available capacity and the timeline for grid restoration.
Geography of the Power-Cut Regions
As of the morning of November 12, some consumers were left without electricity in several regions due to Russian attacks. RBC-Ukraine listed eight regions—Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Rivne, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Chernihiv. Meanwhile, Fakty.com.ua, citing Ukrenergo, pointed to nine regions. Emergency repair work is continuing in the affected areas where the security situation permits.
What This Means for Consumers
For the population, the restrictions on November 13 will be implemented through hourly outage schedules that may reach up to three stages. Industrial consumers will additionally fall under capacity limitation schedules. Ukrenergo recommends planning electricity usage in advance and tracking the official channels of distribution companies, as exact schedules for each region are published separately by the operators.
