Hourly Power Outage Schedules Implemented in Kyiv Region for March 18

Hourly Power Outage Schedules for the Kyiv Region

According to Главком: On March 18, 2026, the Kyiv region of Ukraine began operating under a schedule of hourly electricity blackouts. This measure was enacted as all Ukrainian regions are already subject to power limitation schedules for industrial consumers and planned electricity outages. Furthermore, emergency power cuts continue in some areas, highlighting the severe strain on the nation's energy infrastructure. These rolling blackouts are a common response to systemic energy shortages following damage to the power grid.

According to information provided by DTEK, the total need for the restoration and modernization of Ukraine's energy sector over the next decade is estimated at $90.6 billion. This figure is 34% higher than previous damage assessments, underscoring the scale of the challenge facing the country.

Power Outage Schedule Details

The specific outage schedule for the Kyiv region is as follows:

• Group 1.1 – power off from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM;
• Group 1.2 – power off from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM;
• Group 2.1 – power available all day;
• Group 2.2 – power available all day;
• Group 3.1 – power available all day;
• Group 3.2 – power available all day;
• Group 4.1 – power off from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM;
• Group 4.2 – power off from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM;
• Group 5.1 – power off from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM;
• Group 5.2 – power off from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM;
• Group 6.1 – power off from 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM;
• Group 6.2 – power off from 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

Valentyn Mondryivskyi, Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration, stated that the implemented measures are necessary to stabilize the situation in the energy sector.

Amid the ongoing energy crisis, the introduction of these outage schedules is a critical step toward ensuring a more stable electricity supply across Ukraine.

The move to scheduled hourly blackouts in the Kyiv region points to a critical state of the country's energy infrastructure. Given the massive financial requirements for sector recovery, estimated at $90.6 billion, it is clear that Ukraine faces serious challenges in providing a stable power supply. These controlled measures are intended to prevent more widespread, unscheduled outages and to establish a systematic approach to managing the energy crisis.

As the Kyiv region adapts to these new power outage schedules, it is crucial to understand the broader implications of the ongoing energy crisis in Ukraine. The necessity for substantial investments, estimated at $90.6 billion, to restore the energy system highlights the urgency of the situation. For more insights on the financial demands facing the energy sector, read about the recent assessments related to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.