Ukrenergo commented on rumors about new hard shutdowns
A tent of a government-run humanitarian aid point, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, and get hot drinks and psychological support, is installed in front of an apartment building during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
NPC Ukrenergo denied information about the alleged increase in power outages and the statement that the power “may not appear at all.”
The company stated that a number of Telegram channels spread false messages, attributing them to official Ukrenergo statements. The information spread is not true.
Ukrenergo confirmed that due to massive Russian attacks on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, the situation in the power system remains difficult, but controlled.
Currently, hourly outage schedules are in effect in all regions of Ukraine due to capacity shortages. In some regions, emergency outages are being forced. The same situation was the previous day.
The company emphasized that no significant tightening of restrictions has been introduced, and claims that power supply may not be restored do not correspond to reality.
As previously reported, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, who headed Ukrenergo in previous years, reported on the current state of the Ukrainian power grid, which is currently operating at approximately 60% of its capacity.
As a reminder, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a working meeting with the management of NPC Ukrenergo, during which he instructed to improve energy connections between the western and eastern regions of Ukraine.