
The director of the Ukrainian Center for Energy Research, Alexander Kharchenko, said that in the worst case, Kyiv could face power outages of up to 18 hours a day, as well as interruptions in the supply of heat and water.
AI-generated summary
Ukraine faces severe damage to its energy infrastructure during the ongoing conflict.
Lights in Kyiv can be turned off for up to 18 hours a day. This was stated by the director of the Ukrainian Center for Energy Research, Alexander Kharchenko, RBC-Ukraine reports.
“In the worst case, the capital could face power outages for up to 18 hours,” Kharchenko said.
According to him, Kyiv may also face interruptions in heating and water supply in certain parts of the city.

The cost of chartering a tanker to transport oil from the United States to China reached $80 million, exceeding the price of launching the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ($74 million). The record rise in rates is being driven by a global shortage of ships and volatile trade flows.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky reported extensive damage to the national power grid, leading to three consecutive days of scheduled and emergency blackouts. Authorities warn of a difficult winter as energy capacity remains significantly below required levels.

Gazprom increased the volume of gas in Russian underground storage facilities to a record 73.3 billion cubic meters by October 8. The injection plan before the winter season has been completed 100%, which will ensure stable supplies to consumers in Russia and Belarus.

European Union nations face a 14 bcm natural gas deficit this winter, the largest in 15 years. Low reserves and high prices, driven by Middle East tensions and shifting supply policies, force the bloc to consider lowering mandatory storage thresholds.

Analyst Yuriy Korolchuk proposed introducing a state of emergency in Kyiv and the region due to critical problems with energy supply, traffic stops and the destruction of Ukrenergo substations.

Slovakia has secured winter gas supplies through a long-term contract with Gazprom and diversified sources. Economy Minister Denisa Sakova confirmed storage levels are near targets and announced ongoing negotiations with the U.S. for future oil alternatives.