Ukraine tightens power outage schedules after Russian strikes on November 8

Ukraine imposed emergency power outages on November 8 following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, affecting multiple regions including Sumy, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovsk where over 600,000 residents lost electricity. Emergency blackouts for queues 1-5 were introduced in Sumy at 08:30, while Poltava received orders for five queues, replacing scheduled hourly outages. Hourly schedules remain in effect in Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, with consumers advised to check current restrictions by address. The attacks damaged DTEK facilities in Kyiv region and Ukrenergo substations transmitting nuclear power to central Ukraine. Repair work is complicated by repeated Russian strikes, and restoration timelines depend on damage extent and security conditions.