On November 8, 2026, following nighttime and morning attacks by Russian forces, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported new power outages in six regions of the country. The affected areas include Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv.
Situation in Dnipropetrovsk Region
The most challenging situation is in Dnipropetrovsk region, where numerous critical energy facilities have been damaged. As a result, emergency power outages have been implemented to reduce the load on the energy system.
Impact on Other Regions
Emergency outages have also been introduced in other regions, including:
- Kyiv
- Kyiv region
- Zhytomyr region
- Kharkiv region
- Sumy region
These measures are necessary to stabilize the energy situation in the country, as Russian attacks on energy infrastructure continue.
Threat to Energy Infrastructure
According to the Ministry of Energy, the attacked energy infrastructure has suffered significant losses. The occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has lost external power for the sixteenth time this year, indicating a persistent threat to Ukraine's energy security.