The Ukrainian city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region has halted gas service following damage to a local gas pipeline, a development announced by Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy on its Telegram channel. The communications note confirmed that fighting in the Kharkiv area caused the pipeline damage and led to a suspension of natural gas deliveries to Kupyansk. The disruption affects roughly 4,500 subscribers who rely on gas for heating and daily energy needs, and authorities say crews are working to stabilize and restore supply as soon as possible.
Beyond gas, grid infrastructure in the region has faced outages. Power lines in Kharkiv were damaged during ongoing hostilities, resulting in electrical service interruptions for about 11,000 consumers in the city of Volchansk and nearby villages. In another part of the country, the Kirovograd region experienced a controlled curtailment of operations at a 150 kV substation and two accompanying 150 kV overhead lines. This action was taken to manage safety and system integrity, temporarily limiting production at three solar power plants (SPPs) for several hours while maintenance and safety checks were carried out.
These energy events come amid reports of Ukraine importing electricity from neighboring sources to sustain overall supply amid the disruption. Authorities noted an uptick in electricity imports over a single day as part of a broader stabilization effort across the national grid. The ongoing situation underscores the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in conflict zones and the importance of rapid response measures to protect civilians while keeping essential services operational.
In the broader context, the Energy Ministry has repeatedly highlighted the multiple layers of risk to both gas and electricity networks, including pipeline integrity, substation resilience, and the reliability of cross-border transmission. The ministry and regional energy agencies continue to monitor demand fluctuations, coordinate repair operations, and prioritize restoration work that supports hospitals, heating for residential blocks, and utilities that keep water, sanitation, and communications functioning. Reports indicate that portions of the country faced electricity shortages affecting hundreds of settlements due to clashes and interruptions in grid connectivity. Source notes from the Ministry of Energy via Telegram provide the official briefings on these developments.