Russian attacks have resulted in new electricity outages across six Ukrainian regions as of August 24.
Key facts
- •Power outages were reported in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Mykolaiv oblasts.
- •Electricity consumption dropped by 9.2% compared to August 21.
- •Repair crews are working to restore power in areas where it is safe to do so.
- •Russian attacks also caused power outages in Kyiv and six other oblasts on August 20.
- •Strikes on August 21 resulted in power outages across four oblasts.
As of the morning of August 24, Russian strikes have caused new power outages in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Mykolaiv oblasts. Emergency repair crews have begun work to restore electricity where security conditions allow.
Current Energy Consumption
As of 09:30, electricity consumption was 9.2% lower than it was on the previous working day, August 21. Ukrenergo stated that this decrease is due to the easing of the recent heatwave and clear weather conditions, which have improved the efficiency of solar power plants.
Usage Recommendations
Ukrenergo has advised consumers to shift the use of high-power electrical appliances to the period between 10:00 and 16:00. This timeframe is when industrial solar power plants are operating at their highest efficiency.
Timeline
- August 20Power outages were recorded in Kyiv and six oblasts following a Russian attack.
- August 21Russian strikes caused new power outages in four oblasts.
- August 24New power outages were recorded in six oblasts as of the morning.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
