Ukrainians are advised to prepare for possible power outages, which may be prolonged and emergency. Currently, such outages are happening across the country, and with the onset of winter, the situation may worsen. It is predicted that there will be '4 hours without electricity, 2 hours with electricity'.
The situation is expected to be particularly tense in conflict zones in the east of the country, where Russian troops are trying to cut off electricity supply. Chernihiv Oblast, Sumy Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Mykolaiv Oblast, Odesa Oblast, and Kherson Oblast are at risk of outages.
This is no longer just an armed conflict - it is a war of engineers. Energy workers on both sides monitor shelling, assess energy volumes, and calculate reserves. Some strive to restore systems, while others attempt to destroy them. The true front line runs not only on the battlefield but also among control rooms.
It has also been revealed that representatives of Russia actively assist in planning attacks on the Ukrainian energy system using knowledge of vulnerable spots.
Ukrainians are recommended to be ready for possible disruptions in electricity supply, especially in the conditions of military conflict in the east of the country, where Russian troops may try to cut off energy. Energy workers on both sides of the front are working at the edge of their capabilities, watching for changes, and trying to prevent catastrophic consequences.