Ukraine to Implement Hourly Power Outage Schedules Starting January 28, 2026

New Power Outage Schedules for Ukraine

According to Главком: Beginning January 28, 2026, Ukraine will implement scheduled hourly power outages and impose capacity restrictions for industrial consumers. These measures are a direct response to the severe damage inflicted on the country's energy infrastructure by Russian missile and drone attacks, which have critically undermined the national power grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was briefed on January 26 regarding the regions facing the most dire energy situations.

Regions Affected

The power outages will be applied across all regions of Ukraine, including:

• Kyiv and the Kyiv region
• Kharkiv region
• Chernihiv region
• Sumy region
• Dnipro region
• Zaporizhzhia

The extension of power restrictions to industrial users underscores the severity of the energy crisis. This marks a significant escalation in the rationing measures, which have become a grim reality for Ukrainians since the full-scale invasion began.

"The energy company Ukrenergo urges consumers to monitor updates to the outage schedules and to use electricity sparingly when it becomes available." - Ukrenergo

As the situation within the energy system remains fluid, it is crucial to stay informed through the official channels of your regional power distributor (oblenergo).

The introduction of these strict schedules is a necessary response to the profound challenges Ukraine faces during wartime. The consequences of the attacks on critical infrastructure demand flexibility and responsible resource management from both the state and its citizens. These measures are part of a broader, long-term strategy aimed at restoring the country's energy independence and strengthening its national energy security.