Local media reports indicate that the Ukrainian energy company DTEK published a plan for scheduled outages across several regions. The notice covers Kyiv and the surrounding region, as well as the Dnepropetrovsk and Odessa areas. In the message, DTEK described how specific distribution groups would be shut down in a controlled way to balance supply and demand during a period of heightened strain on the power system. The move reflects standard practice used by grid operators to prevent widespread failures when generation capacity is uncertain or temporarily reduced. The notices were circulated through local media outlets, giving residents and businesses a forecast of when outages would occur so communities could plan accordingly.
Details show that on Sunday, November 24, in Kyiv and the nearby regions, electricity was planned to be interrupted for a single group for three hours, from 16:00 to 19:00 local time, which corresponds to 17:00 to 20:00 Moscow time. Limiting outages to one group during this window reduces the total duration of service interruption while maintaining grid stability during peak consumption periods or when generation is under stress. The affected districts were advised to expect temporary power loss within that window, with restoration following the end of the interval. Utilities and local authorities emphasize that such targeted outages help prevent larger declines in service and keep critical operations running. The plan allows for adjustments if real time conditions in generation, transmission assets, weather, or demand require changes to the schedule.
Earlier in the week, Ukrainian officials indicated that Russia launched a broad air campaign against the country using drones and missiles. In response, energy authorities warned that the strikes could cause serious damage to several thermal power plants, potentially raising the risk of outages across large parts of the system. Emergency load shedding and outages were reported nationwide as operators worked to protect the grid and prioritize essential supply. Statements from the Russian side described the attack as extensive and aimed at energy facilities supporting Ukraine’s military industrial capacity. The events highlighted how energy infrastructure can be vulnerable during armed conflict and underscored the challenge of balancing supply with rapidly changing demand in a volatile security environment. National energy agencies were tasked with assessing weaknesses, coordinating with regional operators, and implementing protective measures to minimize civilian disruption while preserving core services.
Earlier information suggested that some nuclear reactors at Ukrainian nuclear power plants faced shutdown as part of contingency planning. The review noted that several reactors could be or were being taken offline to reduce risk amid the security situation. This context shows how the country relies on both nuclear and thermal generation to maintain steady power supply during periods of stress. The overall situation demonstrates the effort to safeguard energy security for households, hospitals, and businesses as conflict continues to unfold.