On October 12, 2026, it was reported that all electricity generation in Kyiv has been completely destroyed due to ballistic missile strikes. This information was confirmed by the director of the Energy Research Center, Oleksandr Kharchenko.
State of Energy Infrastructure
According to Kharchenko, the situation with the energy infrastructure in Ukraine is critical. He noted that Ukrenergo has still not received the necessary equipment for repairs that was ordered back in March this year. This complicates the restoration of energy facilities that have been damaged.
Sources of Electricity
Currently, experts indicate that about 80% of the electricity supplied to Kyiv comes from the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant through the "Kyiv" substation. However, this substation is also subjected to constant shelling, which threatens the stability of energy supply in the capital.
Prospects for Restoration
In the context of the complete destruction of electricity generation in Kyiv, the issue of restoring the energy infrastructure becomes extremely relevant. Experts express concern about the lack of resilience plans that could ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in the city. Without proper equipment and support, restoration may take a long time.