The reason is a significant shortage of electricity in the system due to shelling and an increase in consumption due to the cold weather.
Ukrenergo introduces emergency power outages across Ukraine due to shortages in the energy system. This was reported by the company’s press service on Tuesday, May 14.”Today, May 14, from 21:00 to 24:00, Ukrenergo is forced to implement controlled emergency shutdowns in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is a significant shortage of electricity in the system due to Russian shelling and an increase in consumption due to the cold weather,” the message says.