Ukraine schedules hourly power outages for October 19 across several regions

Ukraine will implement hourly power outage schedules in several regions on Monday, October 19, affecting all consumer categories. Restrictions will apply from 06:00 to 23:59, with outages ranging from one to two queues. The outages are caused by the consequences of massive Russian attacks on energy facilities, according to Ukrenergo. The company warns the situation may change and urges consumers to monitor official announcements from regional distribution operators and use electricity sparingly. Scheduled outages (GPV) are controlled measures applied when power deficits can be forecast, while emergency outages (GAV) are used when rapid load reduction is needed within 3-15 minutes. Authorities advise preparing supplies of water, food, and power banks for potential blackouts.