Ukraine Imposes Nationwide Power Limits as New Strikes Cut Electricity in Chernihiv and Kharkiv
The grid operator ordered daytime rolling outages to stabilize a system damaged by repeated missile and drone attacks.
Overview
- Ukrenergo set consumption restrictions across all regions from 08:00 to 22:00 on November 6, including hourly shutdowns and power caps for industrial users.
- Fresh damage left customers without electricity in Chernihiv and Kharkiv, and repair crews are working where security conditions allow.
- Officials warned that the timing and scale of outages may change during the day, with real-time updates to be posted by regional distribution companies.
- Residents were urged to limit use of energy‑intensive appliances during supply windows, with low solar generation expected due to cloudy weather.
- UN human rights monitors have cautioned that continued strikes could bring severe winter disruptions to heating, electricity and water for civilians.