Russian attacks cause new power outages in four regions
As of the morning of September 18, Russian drone and artillery attacks have caused new power outages for consumers in four regions, whereas in the Zhytomyr region, 24 settlements were left without electricity due to adverse weather.
Ukraine's national grid operator Ukrenergo reported early morning power outages in four regions on Facebook, citing Ukrinform. Russian drone attacks and artillery shelling are to blame for the latest disruptions, according to a statement. Restoration efforts are underway where conditions permit. In Zhytomyr, adverse weather left 24 settlements without power this morning, with repair crews from regional companies already working to restore grids.
Electricity consumption rose 8.9% on Friday compared to Thursday due to cloudy weather, which hampers solar power plant efficiency. Ukrenergo advises shifting high-energy use to 11:00-15:00 when industrial solar plants are most productive. Meanwhile, officials urge limited electricity use between 18:00-22:00.
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