Ukrenergo reports partial stabilization of Ukraine's power grid after repairs
Ukrenergo reported partial stabilization of Ukraine's energy system after overnight repair work, with emergency blackouts canceled in Kyiv and most regions, though they continue in Kharkiv Oblast. Scheduled hourly outage schedules of up to four queues remain in effect in some areas. As of 13:30 Wednesday, emergency power cuts were lifted in Kyiv and the region but persist in Kharkiv Oblast. Consumers in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Kherson oblasts remain without power due to recent strikes and previous damage. Industry faces capacity restriction schedules. The stabilization follows a massive Russian combined attack on November 3 involving dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, with air defense neutralizing 309 targets. Energy facilities in 10 Ukrainian regions were hit, prompting emergency outages. Repair crews continue restoration work where security conditions permit.