Ukraine faces 16-hour power outages on December 4, – Ukrenergo
Source: Ukrenergo
Ukrenergo said rotating power outages will continue across all regions of Ukraine on Wednesday, December 4, lasting up to 16 hours. The move comes as crews work to repair the damage inflicted on energy infrastructure during a massive missile and drone attack on November 28.
For household consumers, outages will follow this schedule:
- 08:00 – 23:00: Two groups of disconnections
- 23:00 – 00:00: One group of disconnections
For industrial and business sectors, power supply restrictions will apply from 06:00 to 22:00.
The duration and extent of outages may change based on ongoing developments. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from their regional electricity providers on social media.
Ukrenergo stressed it decided on the number of disconnection groups, while regional operators handle the specific schedules for each group. The company also urged consumers to conserve electricity wherever possible.
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