Energy workers restore networks after overnight shelling, emergency blackouts in effect in Dnipropetrovsk region

Overnight attacks on energy facilities

During the night of 8 November and in the morning, Russian troops again attacked energy infrastructure facilities. As reported by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, these strikes resulted in new power outages in Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions.

Difficult situation in Dnipropetrovsk region

As of the morning, the most difficult situation remained in Dnipropetrovsk region. Russian strikes damaged a significant number of energy facilities vital for the region's power supply. Emergency blackouts are in effect in the region until the situation stabilises.

Similar measures are also being applied in the city of Kyiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv and Sumy regions.

Restoration work and risks

In the affected regions, where the security situation allows, energy workers are carrying out repair and restoration work. Meanwhile, repeated attacks and air raid alerts are complicating these efforts and delaying the restoration of power supply.

The situation remains difficult in the capital region as well. Due to significant damage to the energy infrastructure, grid restrictions continue to be in effect there. Restoration work is ongoing around the clock.

Situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP

As a result of shelling, the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP lost external power and switched to power supply from diesel generators. This is already the 16th instance of the station losing external power since the beginning of 2026.

Ministry of Energy warning

The Ministry of Energy warns that due to constant Russian attacks, the situation in the energy system may change throughout the day. It is recommended to check the latest information on blackouts on the official resources of the distribution system operators – oblenenergo.