Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro face up to two weeks of blackouts if cut off from the grid

Expert Andrian Prokip warned that major Ukrainian cities face a high risk of blackouts lasting up to two weeks if they are cut off from the national power grid. He stated this risk is particularly severe for Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro. Prokip explained that since September 30, attacks have targeted connections supplying Kyiv with electricity, while Odesa lacks its own generation capacity. Dnipro's situation is worsened by critical damage to the Prydniprovska thermal power plant from strikes in autumn 2026. Cities with a slightly lower but still high risk include Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv. The warnings come as recent Russian missile attacks targeted energy facilities in Kyiv, prompting the European Union to activate an emergency assistance mechanism for Ukraine.