Large-scale power cuts are scheduled for Friday, 6 November, in the Kyiv region. According to the published timetable, some sub-circuits may be without power for up to 17 hours and 30 minutes over a 24-hour period. The restrictions cover night-time, daytime and evening hours, and for some consumers, electricity will only be available for a few hours a day. This is due to the difficult situation in the power grid following massive Russian attacks.
- Extended hourly power cuts are scheduled for 6 November in the Kyiv region.
- The strictest restrictions apply to sub-category 4.1 — 17 hours 30 minutes.
- Several sub-districts will be without electricity for 15–16 hours a day.
- The restrictions are linked to the consequences of Russian attacks on the Ukrainian power grid.
- In the event of an emergency, timetables may be subject to change without prior notice.
In the Kyiv region, the power will be cut off for up to 17.5 hours a day
Updated Power cut schedule for 6 November was published on the evening of 5 November. It sets out restrictions for all six queues, each of which is divided into two sub-queues.
The most difficult situation is expected for consumers in sub-group 4.1. The total duration of power cuts for them will be 17 hours and 30 minutes. Consequently, electricity will only be available for 6 hours and 30 minutes per day.
For sub-sections 1.2, 3.2 and 5.2, 16 hours without electricity are provided for.
For a further three sub-phases — 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2 — the total duration of the power cuts will be 15 hours.
The fewest restrictions are in place for sub-zone 1.1, although even there, residents will be without electricity for 12 hours and 30 minutes.
These are the scheduled times as per the published timetable. The actual times of power cuts may vary due to faults or new instructions from the control centre.
How many hours will there be a power cut on 6 November?
According to the published schedule for the Kyiv region, the duration of the power cuts is as follows:
| Sub-region | Hours without electricity |
|---|---|
| 1.1 | 12 hours 30 minutes |
| 1.2 | 4 p.m. |
| 2.1 | 14 hours 30 minutes |
| 2.2 | 14 hours 30 minutes |
| 3.1 | 2 p.m. |
| 3.2 | 4 p.m. |
| 4.1 | 17 hours 30 minutes |
| 4.2 | 2 p.m. |
| 5.1 | 3.00 pm |
| 5.2 | 4 p.m. |
| 6.1 | 3.00 pm |
| 6.2 | 3.00 pm |
The longest periods without electricity are scheduled for the morning and afternoon, when parts of the region will be subject to restrictions at the same time. In the evening, another wave of power cuts is expected for many consumers.
Some power supply periods may last only a few hours, so residents should charge their mobile phones, power banks and other essential devices in advance.
Why have power cuts been stepped up in the Kyiv region?
The situation in the power system The situation in the Kyiv region remains difficult due to the impact of Russian attacks on power stations, substations and electricity transmission facilities.
Following the widespread attacks in early November, the region experienced not only scheduled power cuts but also emergency power cuts. In particular, on 4 November, the scheduled power cuts were not in effect in certain areas due to emergency restrictions.
Significant damage to the energy infrastructure is making it difficult to ensure a stable supply of electricity to consumers. At the same time, repair teams are continuing to restore the damaged equipment.
Hourly schedules are necessary for allocating available capacity amongst consumers and reducing the load on the grid.
Where can I check the current timetable for my address?
The timetable published applies to the Kyiv region. Separate timetables apply to the city of Kyiv, and these may differ significantly.
You can check your power supply status and power cut times on the official website of DTEK «Kyiv Regional Power Grids» by entering your town or village, street and house number.
Energy suppliers warn that schedules may be subject to change over the course of the day. In the event of emergency or contingency power cuts, the provisional hourly schedule will be temporarily suspended.
Once the power supply has been restored, consumers are urged not to switch on several high-power appliances at the same time, to avoid placing an additional strain on the damaged networks.
