Ukraine's Power Grid Struggles After Russian Night Attack

Following another nighttime Russian attack on Ukraine's power grid, the electricity supply situation has become critical, with DTEK warning that conditions can change several times per hour. The attack damaged energy infrastructure in the Kyiv region and substations crucial for power transmission. DTEK reported damage to its energy facility in the Kyiv region and Ukrenergo substations that deliver electricity from nuclear plants to Kyiv and central Ukraine. Hourly blackouts are in effect in most regions, with emergency outages in the Kyiv region where schedules do not apply. Repair crews are working to restore power, though air raid alerts delay their efforts. Ukrainian officials say Russia is targeting 330 kV substations forming Kyiv's energy ring, while President Zelensky noted a significant deficit in Kyiv and northern, eastern, and central regions despite overall generation exceeding consumption.